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wilt

[wɪlt]

wilt Definition

to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc..

Using wilt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wilt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flowers wilted in the hot sun.

  • Example

    She wilted under the pressure of the interview.

  • Example

    His confidence began to wilt after the first few rejections.

  • Example

    The team's performance wilted in the second half of the game.

wilt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wilt

Antonyms for wilt

Phrases with wilt

  • to gradually disappear or fade away

    Example

    The company's profits began to wilt away after the economic downturn.

  • to cook greens or other vegetables until they are limp and tender

    Example

    She wilted down the spinach before adding it to the soup.

  • to fail to develop or succeed, often due to neglect or lack of attention

    Example

    Without proper marketing, the new product will wilt on the vine.

Origins of wilt

from Middle English 'wilten', meaning 'to wither'

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Summary: wilt in Brief

'Wilt' [wɪlt] is a verb that describes the process of becoming limp and drooping, often due to loss of strength or vigor. It can refer to physical objects such as flowers or vegetables, or to people's confidence or performance. Examples include 'The flowers wilted in the hot sun' and 'The team's performance wilted in the second half of the game.' 'Wilt' can also be used in phrases like 'wilt away,' meaning to gradually disappear, and 'wilt on the vine,' meaning to fail to develop or succeed.