To fill (with); to be filled with — especially liquids (e.g., eyes filled with tears, a cup filled with water).
目を涙でたたえて彼は黙っていた。
He sat silently with his eyes filled with tears.
水盤を湛えて庭が静かに見える。
The garden looks calm with the basin filled with water.
杯を清らかな水でたたえて献杯した。
He filled the cup with pure water for the toast.
To express or display an emotion; to wear (a look of sadness, joy, etc.) — to have an emotion visible on the face or in demeanor.
彼女は誇りをたたえた表情で舞台を去った。
She left the stage with a proud expression.
老人の顔は深い哀愁をたたえていた。
The old man's face wore a deep melancholy.
その子は満足そうな笑みをたたえていた。
The child wore a satisfied smile.