bereave

/bɪˈɹiːv/verb
High School
1

To deprive by or as if by violence; to rob; to strip.

2

To take away by destroying, impairing, or spoiling; take away by violence.

3

To deprive of power; prevent.

4

To take away someone or something that is important or close; deprive.

5

To destroy life; cut off.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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