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Definition weep in British English

weep verb

verb
/wiːp/
1

to cry because you feel unhappy or have some other strong emotion

Example

She began to weep tears of joy.

Example

He almost felt like weeping with frustration.

Example

She needed to weep for the loss of her husband.

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2

if an injury or sore place on the body weeps, blood or pus (=a yellow infected liquid) comes out slowly

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Definition weep in British English