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Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-reev
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈriv



Definition of be reave

Origin :
  • Old English bereafian "to deprive of, take away, seize, rob," from be + reafian "rob, plunder," from Proto-Germanic *raubojanan, from PIE *reup- "to snatch" (see rapid). A common Germanic formation (cf. Old Frisian birava "despoil," Old Saxon biroban, Dutch berooven, Old High German biroubon, German berauben, Gothic biraubon). Since mid-17c., mostly in reference to life, hope, loved ones, and other immaterial possessions. Past tense forms bereaved and bereft have co-existed since 14c., now slightly differentiated in meaning, the former applied to loss of loved ones, the latter to circumstances.
  • As in lose : verb be deprived of; mislay
  • As in oust : verb expel, get rid of
  • As in rob : verb steal, deprive
  • As in bereave : verb deprive
  • As in deprive : verb keep or take away something wanted, needed
  • As in disinherit : verb cut off in will of bequeathal
  • As in divest : verb dispossess; take off

Synonyms for be reave

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