lament
Translation
to lament, to mourn, to regret
Examples
She lamented the loss of her friend.
She lamented the loss of her friend.
He lamented that he had not studied harder.
He lamented that he had not studied harder.
Grammar Patterns
((to lament sth.)) to express great sadness or disappointment about (sth.) She lamented the loss of her friend.
((to lament that ...)) to express regret that (sth. happened) He lamented that he had not studied harder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mourn, grieve, bemoan, bewail. Antonyms: celebrate, rejoice
Etymology
From Latin 'lamentari' (to wail or weep), from 'lamentum' (a wailing).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'lay men to rest', which is a sad occasion you might lament.