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Grieve

usgb/ɡriːv/Volume
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Deep sadness

Use 'grieve' to express profound emotional pain, stronger than just being sad.

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She grieved deeply after her dog passed away.
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Timeframe

'Grieve' doesn't have a time limit; it can be a process lasting a long time.

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Years later, he still grieves over the loss of his friend.
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Loss related

Use 'grieve' specifically in the context of dealing with a loss, usually death.

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Many people gathered to grieve the loss of the community leader.
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