grieve
Translation
to mourn, to feel intense sorrow
Examples
She is still grieving for her son.
She is still grieving for her son.
It grieves me to see you so unhappy.
It grieves me to see you so unhappy.
Grammar Patterns
((for/over sb./sth.)) to feel intense sorrow because of a death or loss. She is still grieving for her son.
((it grieves sb. to-inf)) to make (sb.) feel very sad. It grieves me to see you so unhappy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mourn, lament, sorrow; Antonyms: rejoice, celebrate
Etymology
From Old French 'grever' (to burden), from Latin 'gravare' (to weigh down), from 'gravis' (heavy).
Memory Tips
Connect 'grieve' with the 'grave' sadness felt after a loss. Think of grief as a heavy burden.