The term "bereave" has been used in literature with a rich evolution of meaning and nuance. In early works, such as John Milton’s Areopagitica, the word conveyed the idea of depriving someone not only of possessions but also of an inherent quality, as seen in the expression that one cannot strip a man of his covetousness even if his treasures are taken [1]. This dual sense of loss—both tangible and intrinsic—is echoed in Coleridge and Wordsworth’s poetry, where it underscores a plea against further deprivation [2]. The word’s etymological roots and its connection to related terms like "reave" and "twine" are documented in texts from the Old English epic Beowulf and the works of Robert Burns, highlighting its longstanding association with the act of taking away or robbing [3, 4]. Additionally, philosophers like Emerson used it metaphorically to describe self-inflicted loss through desire, suggesting that our attachments can lead us to forfeit genuine love [5]. Even in historical documents, as noted in linguistic annotations from Thomas Jefferson’s era, the word “bereave” is detailed in terms of its derivation, reinforcing its semantic ties to deprivation [6].