Weep
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Emotional Intensity
Weep often indicates a deep level of emotion more intense than just crying. After the funeral, he wept for hours.
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Silent Sorrow
'Weep' can be used for quiet tears, not always loud sobbing. In her room, she silently wept into her pillow.
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Positive Scenarios
'Weep' isn't only for sadness; it can express overwhelming positive emotions. He wept with joy at his daughter's wedding.