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Vocabulary Entry
grave
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example Sentences
"She visited her grandmother's grave every year."
"The soldiers were honored with a memorial at the grave."
"He laid flowers on the grave to pay his respects."
V
verb
To carve or engrave something, often in a stone or surface.
Example Sentences
"He decided to grave the initials of the couple on the tree."
"The artist will grave the design into the metal plate."
"They plan to grave the names of the deceased on the memorial."
A
adjective
Serious or solemn in manner or appearance.
Example Sentences
"She had a grave expression on her face when delivering the news."
"The situation became grave when they realized the damage."
"His tone was grave as he spoke about the dangers ahead."