grieve
Grieve (verb) means to feel deep sorrow, especially after a loss. Example: “She needed time alone to grieve after her mother passed.”
How to use grieve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo feel or cause deep sadness, usually connected to loss.
Word forms
grieved past tense, grieves plural, Grieves plural, grieves singular
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She needed time alone to _____ after her mother passed.
Etymology
From Old French grever ("to burden"), from Latin gravāre — related to "grave" and "grief."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for grieve
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What does “grieve” mean?
The word “grieve” means to feel deep sorrow, especially after a loss. In plain terms, to feel or cause deep sadness, usually connected to loss.
How do you pronounce “grieve”?
“Grieve” is pronounced greev (/ɡɹiːv/ in IPA).
How do you use “grieve” in a sentence?
Here is “grieve” used in a sentence: “She needed time alone to grieve after her mother passed.”
What part of speech is “grieve”?
“Grieve” is a verb.
Where does the word “grieve” come from?
The word “grieve” comes from Latin. From Old French grever ("to burden"), from Latin gravāre — related to "grave" and "grief.".
Is “grieve” a common word?
“Grieve” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “grieve” have?
“Grieve” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to feel deep sorrow, especially after a loss.