grieve

UK
/ɡriːv/
US
/ɡriv/

Translations

grieveverb
grieved
Past Simple
grieved
Past Participle
grieving
Gerund
UK
/ɡriːv/
US
/ɡriv/
affligerSoutenu.
The decision to close the school grieved the entire community.
La décision de fermer l'école a affligé toute la communauté.
faire son deuilSe dit surtout après un décès.
She began to grieve after hearing the news of her friend's passing.
Elle a commencé à faire son deuil après avoir appris le décès de son amie.

Definitions

grieveverb
To feel or express deep sorrow, especially due to a loss.
She began to grieve after hearing the news of her friend's passing.
To cause someone to feel sorrow or distress.
The decision to close the school grieved the entire community.