CEFR B2

grieve

verb

Meaning

To feel or express deep sorrow, especially after the death of someone.

Examples

She continued to grieve for her lost husband years after his passing.
It is natural to grieve when you experience a significant loss.

Synonyms: mourn, lament, sorrow, weep

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grieve (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡriːv/

Definition

To feel or express deep sorrow, especially after the death of someone.

Examples

She continued to grieve for her lost husband years after his passing.
It is natural to grieve when you experience a significant loss.
The nation grieved for the victims of the tragedy.

How to Use grieve

grieve for (prepositional phrase): To feel sorrow for someone or something lost. — "The family grieved for their beloved pet."
grieve over (prepositional phrase): To feel sorrow about a situation or event. — "He grieved over the destruction of his home."

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