CEFR B1

bewail

verb

Meaning

bewail means to wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to bewail in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will bewail before translating the verb.

Synonyms: bemoan, grieve, lament

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bewail (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈweɪl/

Definition

bewail means to wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to bewail in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will bewail before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to bewail.

How to Use bewail

to bewail (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to bewail."
bewail in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how bewail works in context."

Synonyms of bewail

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