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adjective
1.
(of a person) greatly saddened at being deprived by death of a loved one.
noun
2.
a bereaved person or persons (usually preceded by the): to extend condolences to the bereaved.
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Bereaved
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- We extend heartfelt sympathy to all members of the bereaved family.
- We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his bereaved family.
- We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
verb (used with object), be·reaved or be·reft, be·reav·ing.
1.
to deprive and make desolate, especially by death (usually followed by of): Illness bereaved them of their mother.
2.
3.
Obsolete. to take away by violence.
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