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Definition grieve in American English

grieve verb

verb
/ɡriv/
1

to feel extremely sad because someone has died

Example

I never had time to grieve properly.

Example

He's still grieving for his wife.

Example

Millions of people are grieving over his death.

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2

to upset someone

Example

It grieves me to see her like this.

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Definition grieve in American English