bemoan

Intermediate

/bɪˈmoʊn/

verb
To express discontent or sorrow over something

bemoan in a sentence

  • “She bemoaned the lack of opportunities for young artists in the city.”
  • “He bemoans the fact that the team lost again.”
  • “An article bemoaning the decline in voter turnout.”
  • “Some critics are always bemoaning the state of the language.”

What does “bemoan” mean?

bemoan (verb) means to express discontent or sorrow over something. It is pronounced /bɪˈmoʊn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bemoan" mean?
bemoan (verb) means: To express discontent or sorrow over something
How do you pronounce "bemoan"?
"bemoan" is pronounced /bɪˈmoʊn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "bemoan" in a sentence?
Here is "bemoan" used in a sentence: She bemoaned the lack of opportunities for young artists in the city.

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