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bereave v

Bereave means to leave someone grieving because a loved one has died. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of bereave

  • to leave someone grieving because a loved one has died

Usage examples of bereave

The war bereaved thousands of families.

She was bereaved when her partner died.

The community rallied around families bereaved by the disaster.

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