Grieve

/ɡriːv/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To feel deep sorrow, especially due to the loss of a loved one.
She will grieve for her mother who passed away last year.
To feel or express sorrow or distress.
He grieved over the end of their relationship.
To cause to feel grief or sorrow.
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

to be sad or upset about something
I'm grieving hard over my team's loss.
to express feelings of sadness through social media or public platforms
She's been grieving on Instagram all week after her breakup.