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Meaning of condole
to express sympathy and sorrow for someone's loss or misfortune
Etymology of condole
The word "condole" originates from the Latin "condolere", which means "to suffer together" or "to mourn with"
It is derived from "con" (meaning "together") and "dolere" (meaning "to grieve" or "to suffer")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express sympathy and sorrow for someone's loss or misfortune
Synonyms
mourn
grieve
lament
sympathize
empathize
console
comfort
solace
soothe
alleviate
mitigate
regret
lamentation
sorrow
sadness
bereavement
commiserate
condone
pity
apologize
regret
repent
atone
expiate
mournful
sorrowful
dismal
dreary
gloomy
melancholy
somber
grave
serious
solemn
funeral
elegy
eulogy
obituary
requiem
tribute
Definitions
- to express sympathy and sorrow to someone, typically on the occasion of someone's death
- * to share or show feelings of sadness and loss with someone
Usage Examples
- The family and friends condole with the bereaved family on their loss
- * She condoled with her sister on the death of her husband
- * The nation condoled with the victims of the natural disaster