B2verbemotionsrelationships
US/ɡriːv/
UK/ɡriːv/
to feel deep sadness, especially because someone you love has died
In context
The whole village grieved when the old teacher passed away last spring.
Give yourself time to grieve; there is no correct way to deal with loss.
Thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium to grieve for the young player.
Words that go with grieve
verb + preposition
- grieve forShe is still grieving for her brother, who died in a road accident.
- grieve overThere is no point grieving over a relationship that ended years ago.
adjective + noun
- grieving familyThe minister visited the grieving family and promised a full investigation.
- grieving processTalking to a counselor can help a great deal during the grieving process.
verb + noun
- grieve the lossMany health workers are still grieving the loss of colleagues to the virus.
verb + adverb
- grieve deeplyThe community grieved deeply for the victims of the apartment fire.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is still in deep grieve.Correct: She is still in deep grief.