wilt
Translation
to wilt, to droop, to wither
Examples
The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
Her enthusiasm began to wilt.
Her enthusiasm began to wilt.
Grammar Patterns
to become limp or droop The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
Similar Words
Synonyms: droop, sag, wither; Antonyms: flourish, thrive.
Etymology
From Old English *welwian*, meaning 'to shrivel up, wither'.
Memory Tips
Picture a flower that *will tilt* over and `wilt` when it needs water.