grieve — to feel or express deep sorrow, especially over someone's death
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel or express deep sorrow, especially over someone's death
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡriːv/
Example Sentences
- The whole nation grieved when the beloved king passed away.
- My cat stared at me for an hour after I ate the last chicken nugget, as if she was grieving its loss.
- It grieves me every time I check my bank account after payday.
grieve
VERB[/ɡriːv/]
to feel or express deep sorrow, especially over someone's death
She sits by the grave alone, letting herself grieve at last.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Grieve derives from Old French 'grever' (to burden, to distress), which originates from Latin 'gravare' (to make heavy) and its root 'gravis' (heavy). The word metaphorically developed from the physical sense of bearing weight to the emotional burden of sorrow.
Breakdown
gravis (heavy) + -are (Latin verb suffix) → Old French 'grever' → English 'grieve'. The semantic shift reflects grief as a heavy emotional burden borne by the heart.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The whole nation grieved when the beloved king passed away.”
“My cat stared at me for an hour after I ate the last chicken nugget, as if she was grieving its loss.”
“It grieves me every time I check my bank account after payday.”
“Public servants often receive training on how to support citizens who are grieving.”
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