Meaning & Definition of word "Grieve"

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.