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rue
1[ roo ]
verb (used with object)
- to feel sorrow over; repent of; regret bitterly:
to rue the loss of opportunities.
- to wish that (something) had never been done, taken place, etc.:
I rue the day he was born.
verb (used without object)
- to feel sorrow, repentance, or regret.
noun
- sorrow; repentance; regret.
- pity or compassion.
rue
2[ roo ]
noun
- any strongly scented plant of the genus Ruta, especially R. graveolens, having yellow flowers and leaves formerly used in medicine.
rue
1/ ː /
verb
- to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret for (one's own wrongdoing, past events with unpleasant consequences, etc)
noun
- archaic.sorrow, pity, or regret
rue
2/ ː /
noun
- any rutaceous plant of the genus Ruta , esp R. graveolens , an aromatic Eurasian shrub with small yellow flowers and evergreen leaves which yield an acrid volatile oil, formerly used medicinally as a narcotic and stimulant Archaic nameherb of grace Compare goat's-rue meadow rue wall rue
Derived Forms
- ˈܱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
- ܲ·ܱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of rue1
Origin of rue2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rue1
Origin of rue2
Example Sentences
"Most of the president's revenge attempts will end badly for him. Republicans could rue the day they set a new justification for retaliation from Democrats."
Russell said he had "mixed feelings" because he felt there was more in his car, adding that he rued Mercedes' decision not to use the same strategy as Red Bull after the red flag.
Although some businesses and immigration proponents rue Trump’s actions, it’s not as if large numbers of immigrants are always a plus.
Bearman rued his errors in practice as he digested his weekend so far.
Smith may rue the decision to bat first, given the pitch did not turn as much as expected.
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