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to begrudge
01
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires
Transitive: to begrudge someone else's qualities or possessions
Example
I begrudged my neighbor 's beautiful garden and wished I had the same green thumb.
We begrudged our colleague 's vacation time and wished we could take a break from work too.
He begrudges his neighbor 's new car and wishes he could afford one like it.
02
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
Transitive: to begrudge doing sth
Example
The manager begrudged granting extra vacation days but conceded due to the circumstances.
He begrudged sharing his workspace but understood the importance of collaboration.
Although he begrudges giving up his seat, he offers it to the elderly passenger on the crowded bus.
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I begrudged my neighbor's beautiful garden and wished I had the same green thumb.
We begrudged our colleague's vacation time and wished we could take a break from work too.
He begrudges his neighbor's new car and wishes he could afford one like it.
She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
They begrudge their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked.
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