take pity on — to feel sympathy for someone who is suffering and want to help them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to feel sympathy for someone who is suffering and want to help them
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ˈpɪti ɑːn/
Korean meaning: 불쌍히 여기다, 동정하다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 **피**티 온
Example Sentences
- The teacher took pity on the student who forgot his homework and gave him one more chance.
- My mom took pity on my terrible cooking skills and ordered pizza instead.
- The wealthy businessman took pity on the street musician and gave him $100.
take pity on
NOUN//teɪk ˈpɪti ɑːn//
to feel sympathy for someone who is suffering and want to help them
to feel sympathy for someone who is suffering and want to help them
In the busy city, she takes pity on the witty!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'pity'는 라틴어 'pietas(경건함, 연민)'에서 유래되었으며, 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔다. 'take pity on'은 문자적으로 '누군가에게 연민을 가지다'라는 의미로 발전했다.
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📝Examples
“The teacher took pity on the student who forgot his homework and gave him one more chance.”
“My mom took pity on my terrible cooking skills and ordered pizza instead.”
“The wealthy businessman took pity on the street musician and gave him $100.”
“Even my pet goldfish seemed to take pity on my lonely Friday night.”
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