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1bereaved
adjective be·reaved \bi-ˈrēvd, bē-\
: sad because a family member or friend has recently died
Full Definition of BEREAVED
: suffering the death of a loved one
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First Known Use of BEREAVED
1799
Related to BEREAVED
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- bereft
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2bereaved
noun
plural bereaved
Definition of BEREAVED
: one who is bereaved
First Known Use of BEREAVED
1815
BEREAVED Defined for Kids
bereaved
adjective be·reaved \bi-ˈrēvd\
Definition of BEREAVED for Kids
: grieving over the death of a loved one <a bereaved widow>
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