begrudge — to feel resentful or envious about someone else's success or possessions; to give reluctantly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel resentful or envious about someone else's success or possessions; to give reluctantly
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
Korean meaning: 질투하다, 시기하다; 마지못해 주다
Korean pronunciation: 비**그**럳지
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to begrudge me every treat I give to the neighbor's dog.
- He doesn't begrudge the extra hours at work since it means a promotion.
- I begrudge paying so much for a coffee that disappears in five minutes.
begrudge
VERB//bɪˈɡrʌdʒ//
to feel resentful or envious about someone else's success or possessions; to give reluctantly
Reluctantly celebrating coworker's success
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Even a judge can begrudge giving fudge
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Origin
From Middle English 'begrudgen,' combining the prefix 'be-' (meaning 'to make' or 'to cause') with 'grudge,' which comes from Old French 'grudger' meaning 'to grumble' or 'to complain.' The word emerged in the 14th century to express resentment or reluctance.
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“My cat seems to begrudge me every treat I give to the neighbor's dog.”
“He doesn't begrudge the extra hours at work since it means a promotion.”
“I begrudge paying so much for a coffee that disappears in five minutes.”
“She never begrudged her time helping others with their problems.”
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