grieve

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grieve

(verb)

Meaning

to feel deep sorrow

Example

"She had to grieve the loss of her beloved pet."

Synonyms

mournsorrowlament

Antonyms

celebraterejoice

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'griever', meaning to suffer.
Related word forms
  • noun: grief
  • adjective: grieving

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