wilt
Translation
to wilt, to droop, to wither
Examples
The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
The flowers wilted in the hot sun.
Her energy wilted after the long meeting.
Her energy wilted after the long meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) wilts The plant is starting to wilt.
((sb.)) wilts He wilted under the pressure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: droop, sag, wither; Antonyms: thrive, flourish, bloom
Etymology
From Middle English 'welken', meaning 'to wither, fade'.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant that 'will not' stand up straight anymore because it's thirsty. It will... wilt.