| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
bereave [bɪˈriːv] | bereft, bereaved [bɪˈreft], [bɪˈriːvd] | bereft, bereaved [bɪˈreft], [bɪˈriːvd] |
to bereave
| ||
Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb bereave
We bereave families of peace when we start wars.
The accident bereft him of his best friend.
She had been bereaved by a tragic illness.
Features of Using the Verb bereave
Both forms, bereaved and bereft, are acceptable. Bereft is more often used in poetic and emotional contexts.