lamented Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb express grief verbally
   keen; lament.
   
   • we lamented the death of the child
2. verb regret strongly
   bemoan; bewail; deplore; lament.
   
   • I deplore this hostile action
   • we lamented the loss of benefits
3. adjective mourned or grieved for
   
   • the imprint of our wise and lamented friend"- A.E.Stevenson

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