The clouds wept, sending tears of rain.

Meaning: When clouds become full of water vapor, they release it in the form of rain. This is like the clouds crying and sending tears of rain down to the earth.

Choice of Words: Clouds are white or gray objects in the sky that hold water vapor. Wept means to cry or shed tears. Tears are drops of salty water that come from the eyes when crying.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The clouds wept, sending tears of rain upon the earth.
• Clouds wept, sending tears to parched earth.
• The clouds wept, shedding tears of rain.
• The clouds wept tears of rain upon the thirsty earth.
• Clouds wept, tears of rain cascaded down.
• The clouds wept, tears of joy, as the earth smiled.
• The clouds wept raindrops.
• The clouds wept like sorrowful giants in the sky.
• The clouds wept raindrops upon the thirsty earth.
• Sadness wept on the wall.