wilt

//wɪlt//
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Verb

wiltInfinitive
wiltPresent tense
wiltedPast tense
wiltedPast participle
wiltingPresent participle
wiltsThird-person singular
1

(of a plant) to become limp and droop, typically due to lack of water or excessive heat.

The flowers wilted in the hot sun.

2

(of a person) to lose energy, vigor, or confidence; to become weak or dispirited.

She wilted under the pressure of the job interview.

Verb

wiltInfinitive
wiltPresent tense
wiltedPast tense
wiltedPast participle
wiltingPresent participle
wiltsThird-person singular
1

(archaic) second person singular present tense of 'will', used with 'thou'.

Thou wilt find the truth in time.

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