Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bereave
verb
/bɪˈriːv/
Definition
To deprive someone of a loved one through death.
Examples
- She was bereaved of her father at a young age.
- The sudden loss bereaved the family of their beloved mother.
Meaning
Bereave refers to the act of losing someone you care about, often due to their passing away.
Synonyms
- deprive
- lose
- part with
- separate
