mourn
verb (used without object)
to feel or express sorrow or grief.
have mourned
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present perfectof mourn.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Across the world, families have endured separation, communities have mourned, and many have searched for peace, comfort, and healing,” reads the event’s official website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"We have already lost our mother and sister-in-law who was married to my brother who is here. We have mourned a lot. We don't want to mourn any more," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
My clients and I have mourned together the deaths particularly of trans youth, including most recently Nex Benedict.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
For years, people have mourned the slow death of the lesbian bar.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
If his dad was dead, his mom would have mourned him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
