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Meaning of bereave
to leave someone without something, especially a loved one, or to experience the loss of something or someone
Etymology of bereave
The word "bereave" originated from Old English "berēafan", which is a combination of "be-" (meaning "thoroughly" or "completely") and "rēafan" (meaning "to rob" or "to take away")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of taking something away, especially a loved one, through death or loss
Synonyms
Definitions
- To deprive someone of something, especially a loved one, through death or loss
- * To experience the loss of something or someone, especially a loved one
Usage Examples
- The family was bereaved by the loss of their young daughter
- * The community was bereaved by the destruction of their homes and livelihoods
- * She was bereaved of her husband and had to raise their children alone