mourn

Definition

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

Etymology

From Middle English mornen, mournen, from Old English murnan, from Proto-Germanic *murnaną. Cognate with French morne (“gloomy”).

Example Sentences

• "For two months, she mourned her father's passing."
• "We mourn in black; why mourn we not in blood?"
• "Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her."