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grieve

The correct spelling is grieve.

How to pronounce grieve

/ɡɹiːv/
verb

IPA: /ɡɹiːv/

Say it like: Gree-ve

The correct spelling is grieve. To cause sorrow or distress to. For example: "to grieve one's fate"

Usage Examples

to grieve one's fate

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause sorrow or distress to.
  2. 2.To feel very sad about; to mourn; to sorrow for.
  3. 3.To experience grief.
  4. 4.To harm.
  5. 5.To submit or file a grievance (about).

noun

  1. 1.A governor of a town or province.
  2. 2.A manager or steward, e.g. of a farm.

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