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- [bih-gruhj]
- /bɪˈgrʌdʒ/
- /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
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- [bih-gruhj]
- /bɪˈgrʌdʒ/
Definitions of begrudge word
- verb begrudge If you do not begrudge someone something, you do not feel angry, upset, or jealous that they have got it. 3
- verb begrudge If you do not begrudge something such as time or money, you do not mind giving it up. 3
- verb begrudge to give, admit, or allow unwillingly or with a bad grace 3
- verb begrudge to envy (someone) the possession of (something) 3
- verb transitive begrudge to feel ill will or resentment at the possession or employment of (something) by another 3
- verb transitive begrudge to give with ill will or reluctance 3
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Origin of begrudge
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, begrudge is from the Middle English word bigrucchen. See be-, grudge
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Parts of speech for Begrudge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
begrudge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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begrudge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for begrudge
verb begrudge
- stint — to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance: Don't stint on the food. They stinted for years in order to save money.
- pinch — to squeeze or compress between the finger and thumb, the teeth, the jaws of an instrument, or the like.
- covet — If you covet something, you strongly want to have it for yourself.
- grudge — a feeling of ill will or resentment: to hold a grudge against a former opponent.
- resent — to send again.
Antonyms for begrudge
verb begrudge
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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