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condoleto express sympathy and sorrow to someone who has experienced loss or grief

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to express sympathy and sorrow to someone who has experienced loss or grief

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdoʊl/

Korean meaning: 슬픔이나 상실을 겪은 사람에게 동정과 위로를 표하다, 조의를 표하다

Korean pronunciation: 컨**돌**

Example Sentences

  • The entire office came to condole with Bob after his pet goldfish passed away.
  • I called to condole with my neighbor whose garden gnome was stolen.
  • The ambassador condoled with the nation following the tragic event.

condole

VERB

//kənˈdoʊl//

to express sympathy and sorrow to someone who has experienced loss or grief

condole concept
💡 Concept

a caring friend gently places their hand on the shoulder of someone who is clearly mourning. The grieving person holds a tissue while looking downward with tears in their eyes. The friend leans in closer with a concerned expression, speaking softly to offer comfort. A framed photograph sits nearby on a side table, suggesting the loss of a loved one. Other family members stand quietly in the background, creating a supportive atmosphere. The friend's gentle gesture and attentive posture show genuine care for the person's pain. expressing sympathy and sorrow to someone who has experienced loss or grief

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈdoʊl/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈdəʊl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootdole

Origin

From Latin condolere, meaning 'to suffer together' or 'to grieve with someone.' The word literally combines the idea of sharing in another person's pain or sorrow.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The entire office came to condole with Bob after his pet goldfish passed away.

😄 Fun example

I called to condole with my neighbor whose garden gnome was stolen.

The ambassador condoled with the nation following the tragic event.

Friends gathered to condole with the family during their time of mourning.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sympathizecommiserateconsolecomfortsolace

Antonyms

celebraterejoicecongratulate

Related

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