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Word: Bemoan
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English bemǣnan ‘complain, lament’. The change in the second syllable (16th century) was due to association with moan, to which it is related
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈməʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
express discontent or sorrow over (something)
Short Definition:express discontent or sorrow over
Examples:- it was no use bemoaning her lot
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