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grieve

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹiv// UK //ɡɹˈiːv// grieve Archaic

v. to feel very deep sadness, especially because someone you love has died. You might also use this when you lose something very important to you.

v. to experience intense sorrow or distress, typically following the death of a loved one. Often used intransitively with 'for' or 'over'.


SIMPLE

She needs time to grieve for her father.

CONTEXTUAL

The entire community gathered at the park to grieve the loss of the historic library after the fire.

COMPLEX

Psychologists suggest that individuals must be allowed to grieve at their own pace, as the process of reconciling with a permanent loss rarely follows a linear or predictable timeline.

Synonyms
Usage

Can be used intransitively (to grieve for someone) or transitively (to grieve a loss).

Pitfall

She is grieving of her friendShe is grieving for her friendWhen expressing the person being mourned, use the preposition 'for' rather than 'of'.

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