grieve
word
/ˈɡɹiv/
/ɡɹˈiːv/
Definition
To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died or because of a significant loss.
Usage & Nuances
'Grieve' is formal and often used about mourning after a death, but can refer to any deep sadness over loss. Common phrases: 'grieve for/over someone,' 'grieve deeply.' Do not confuse with 'regret,' which is more about wishing things were different, not about mourning a loss.
Spanish: llorar (por una pérdida) - lamentarPortuguese (BR): lamentar - entristecer-se (por uma perda)Portuguese (PT): lamentar - entristecer-se (por uma perda)Chinese (Simplified): 悲伤 - 哀悼Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷 - 哀悼Hindi: शोक मनाना - दुःखी होनाArabic: ينعى - يحزن (على فقدان)Bengali: শোক করা - দুঃখিত হওয়াRussian: горевать - скорбетьJapanese: 悲しむ - 嘆き悲しむVietnamese: đau buồn - thương tiếcKorean: 슬퍼하다 - 애도하다Turkish: yas tutmak - acı çekmekUrdu: غم منانا - افسوس کرناIndonesian: berduka - bersedih
Example Sentences
Many people grieve when they lose a loved one.
basic
It is natural to grieve after a big loss.
basic
She needed time to grieve before returning to work.
basic
Everyone grieves differently and in their own time.
natural
He tried not to show how much he was grieving, but his friends could tell.
natural
Some people find ways to celebrate life even as they grieve a loss.
natural