noun๐ShareThe act of wilting or the state of being wilted."The wilting of the flowers in the vase was a sad reminder that they needed more water. "biologyplantnatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny of various plant diseases characterized by wilting."The tomato plants suffered from a wilt, causing their leaves to droop and the fruit to become misshapen. "diseaseplantbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower)."The flowers in the teacher's classroom wilted quickly because they weren't getting enough sunlight. "plantbiologynatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fatigue; to lose strength."After studying all night for the exam, Sarah wilted in her chair, feeling exhausted. "physiologyconditionbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a flower)."The hot sun will wilt the flowers in the garden if we don't water them. "biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to fatigue; to exhaust."The long, demanding project at work wilted her energy. "physiologybodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something)."Do what you will."mindsoulphilosophyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(nowadays rare) To wish or desire (that something happen); to intend (that)."I wilt that my children finish their homework before playing outside. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(auxiliary) To habitually do (a given action)."My brother wilts at the thought of public speaking; he avoids it whenever possible. "tendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(auxiliary) To choose to (do something); used to express intention but without any temporal connotations (+ bare infinitive), often in negation."Iโve told him three times, but he wonโt take his medicine."grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with some implication of volition when used in the first person. Compare shall."I will finish my homework later tonight, but first I wilt watch an episode of my favorite show. "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(auxiliary) To be able to, to have the capacity to."Unfortunately, only one of these gloves will actually fit over my hand."biologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(auxiliary) Expressing a present tense with some conditional or subjective weakening: "will turn out to", "must by inference"."Example sentence: "If you leave the flowers in the sun too long, they wilt." "grammarlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo wish, desire."She wilted her mother would let her go to the party. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo instruct (that something be done) in one's will."The wealthy landowner willed his estate to his children and grandchildren, ensuring their financial security for generations. "lawpropertyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention)."All the fans were willing their team to win the game."mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document)."He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."propertylawfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
