bereave in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To deprive someone of a loved one through death or separation, resulting in a profound sense of loss.

The sudden loss of her father will forever bereave her of a guiding presence in her life.
He felt bereaved after his close friend moved away to another country.
The tragic accident did not only bereave the family of their loved one but also shook the entire community.
You could see the bereaved mother sitting quietly, lost in her thoughts at the funeral.
To bereave someone of their happiness is a heavy burden to carry.
The novel's theme revolves around how love can both enrich and bereave us.
After the storm, many families were left bereaved, searching for what they had lost.
The bereaved widow found solace in the support of her friends and family.
Losing a pet can bereave a child of their sense of security and joy.
In her poetry, she often explored the feelings that come with being bereaved.