Meaning & Definition of word "Grieve"
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Grieve
/ɡriːv/
verb:
- 1. To feel deep sorrow, especially due to the loss of a loved one.
- Example: She will grieve for her mother who passed away last year.
- 2. To feel or express sorrow or distress.
- Example: He grieved over the end of their relationship.
- 3. To cause to feel grief or sorrow.
- Example: The news of the tragedy grieved the entire community.
Etymology
Middle English 'greven', from Old French 'grever' meaning 'to burden or cause sorrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grieving process:
the emotional and psychological journey one goes through after a loss.
grieve for:
to mourn or feel sorrow for someone or something.
grieve over:
to feel deep sorrow over a loss or an unfortunate situation.
Related Words
bereave:
to deprive of a loved one through a profound absence.
mourning:
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died.
Slang Meanings of grieve
Meaning: to be sad or upset about something
Example Sentence: I'm grieving hard over my team's loss.
Meaning: to express feelings of sadness through social media or public platforms
Example Sentence: She's been grieving on Instagram all week after her breakup.