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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bereave

/ˈbɪrɛɪv/ verb · British & US
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What does bereave mean?

verb

to cause someone to feel great sadness or grief, especially because of the death of a loved one; to deprive someone of something they have or are entitled to.

Example

"The news of her father's passing would bereave her of her happiness."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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