Advertisement
Advertisement
bereave
[bih-reev]
verb (used with object)
to deprive and make desolate, especially by death (usually followed byof ).
Illness bereaved them of their mother.
to deprive ruthlessly or by force (usually followed byof ).
The war bereaved them of their home.
Obsolete.to take away by violence.
bereave
/ ɪˈː /
verb
(usually foll by of) to deprive (of) something or someone valued, esp through death
obsoleteto remove by force
Other 51Թ Forms
- bereavement noun
- bereaver noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bereave1
Example Sentences
Even those who are still alive are forced to spend parts of their existence inadvertently bereaving the death of a life they were promised.
"Many parents tell us that baby loss remains challenging to talk about openly, further adding to their pain. And recent discussions around police guidance have been distressing to read for many bereaved parents."
Ms Jones is one of a number of bereaved families the BBC has spoken to who have criticised the length of time the reviews take.
The open letter states the Chinook Justice Campaign - which includes most of the bereaved families - formally requested a public inquiry on October 9 2024.
But in recent years, a bulk of its taxidermy requests now come from bereaved pet owners, those willing to shell out thousands of dollars for a tangible commemoration of their late “fur babies.”
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
When To Use
To bereave means to take away and leave devastated. Death bereaves us of our loved ones.Bereave can also mean to deprive by force, as in War has bereaved them of their homes. Those who are devastated by the loss of loved ones can be described as bereaved or bereft. These words can also apply to those who have suffered other serious losses.Bereave is most often used in the context of death. The noun form of bereave is bereavement, referring to a period of mourning or or state of intense grief, especially following the death of a loved one. Bereavement can also be used more generally to mean the state of having lost something very dear.Example: Violence has bereaved us of yet another young person.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
