crepen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English crēopan, from Proto-Germanic *kreupaną.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkreːpən/

Verb

crepen

  1. To move in a subtle or secretive way:
    1. To creep close to the ground; to slither or crawl.
    2. To move or walk on all four limbs.
    3. To clamber; to scale or ascend a vertical surface.
    4. To walk or move secretly and carefully.
  2. To enter or depart; to experience the start or end of life.
  3. To appear or disappear; to arrive or leave.
  4. To burgle or rob; to loot a house or property.
  5. (medicine) To become more dire or severe; to grow.
  6. To kneel or bow down; to visibly humble oneself.
  7. (rare) Of plants; to grow or sprout.
  8. (rare) To feel a false feeling of movement inside oneself.

Conjugation
Conjugation of crepen (strong class 2/irregular weak)
infinitive (to) crepen
indicative present past
1st person singular crepe crepe, crope, crept
2nd person singular crepest crepe, crope, crept
3rd person singular crepeth, crepeþ, crepþ crepe, crope, crept
plural crepen crep(en), crop(en), crepten
subjunctive present past
singular crepe crepe, crope, crept
plural crepen crep(en), crop(en), crepten
imperative present
singular crepe
plural crepeþ, crepeth
participle present past
crepende, crepinge (y)crope(n), (y)crept

Derived terms

Descendants

References
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