grieve

verb

ˈgrēv How to pronounce grieve (audio)
Definition of grievenext
as in to mourn
to feel deep sadness or mental pain we all grieved over the lost cat

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Recent Examples of grieve Some of the sharpest criticism came from that of Silva’s grieving mother. — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 What happened to the ship, why mysterious clues about the voyage keep popping up, and whether a grieving Vivian will demand answers or quietly carry on propel the story. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 The grieving mother also seemed to hint at litigation within the family. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Hull understood these families needed a place to go while their kids were alive, and a gentler place to grieve when their children died. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grieve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieve
  1. mourn
  2. ache
  3. sorrow
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  • Angelo mourned his brother, who was just 14 when he was fatally shot by Colt, and asked the court to sentence Colt to life in prison without parole.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • That era of her catalog continues to perform well on the Billboard charts weeks after fans around the world began mourning her death.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of mourn
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  • The outdoor swimming pool and loungers overlook the surrounding countryside, and the sauna in a traditional dome is ideal for aching legs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Sandals are easy to slip on, preventing smudging and providing immediate and soothing relief from aching and swelling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of ache
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  • Did the woman who has spent a career immersed in romance with all of its joys and sorrows really exchange vows in what's essentially her workplace?
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • While that same sun will always rise in the East and set in the West, the work of these artists affirms that each new day is ours to make anew — no matter what sorrows may lay behind us.
    — Grant Klarich Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of sorrow

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