“Greave” or “Grieve”

Overview

greave / grieve are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

greave: (noun) armor plate that protects legs below the knee.

grieve: (verb) feel grief. (verb) cause to feel sorrow.

Pronunciation

greave: g·r·IY·v

grieve: g·r·IY·v

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Examples in Context

Examples of “greave”

Examples of “grieve”

…her husband and son to grieve and Clayton to achieve his…
…morning my little lads; don't grieve for use; we are going…
…was named the Rangers' Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the
James Grieve, Member, Annandale and Eskdale District
Although Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General told a…
…he said a visit "would grieve us both too much".
John Grieve

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