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Greave vs. Grieve
Greave
Examples:
The knight strapped on his greaves before the tournament.Ancient warriors often wore bronze greaves for protection.He admired the intricate designs on the Roman greave.
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This word has no antonymsGrieve
/ɡriːv/Examples:
The community gathered to grieve the unexpected loss.She took time off work to properly grieve her friend.It is important to find healthy ways to grieve and heal.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that greave relates to armor, specifically for the legs, just as a sleeve covers arms.
- Grieve relates to an emotional state, similar to other words ending in ieve like believe and achieve, which involve internal processes.
- Think of grieve having an i in it, indicating personal impact, while greave has an a, denoting an object with weight and toughness.
- If you are discussing feelings or emotions related to loss, you will likely need grieve.
- If you are discussing historical armor or protection for the legs, greave is your word.
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