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Grieve
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Simple meaning
What does Grieve mean?
To grieve means to feel very sad after a loss.
Dictionary definition
To feel deep sadness, especially after a loss or painful event.
Example sentences
Grieve in a sentence
easy
The family needed time to grieve after losing their pet.
medium
People grieve in different ways and at different speeds.
hard
To grieve is a natural response to loss, change, or painful news.
Synonyms
Words like Grieve
mournTo feel or show sadness after a loss.
sorrowTo feel deep sadness.
lamentTo express sadness or regret.
Antonyms
Opposite words
celebrateTo show joy or happiness.
rejoiceTo feel great happiness.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does grieve mean?
Grieve means to grieve means to feel very sad after a loss.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grieve correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grieve?
mourn is the closest match for this meaning of grieve.
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