Commiserating: meaning, definitions and examples
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commiserating
[ kษหmษชz.ษหreษชt ]
expressing sympathy
To commiserate means to express or feel sympathy or pity for someone. It often involves sharing in the feelings of others, particularly during a difficult time or after a loss. This term conveys a sense of shared sorrow or understanding.
Synonyms
compassionate, condole, console, sympathize.
Examples of usage
- She sat with her friend, commiserating over their job losses.
- The community came together, commiserating in the aftermath of the disaster.
- He called to commiserate after hearing about her breakup.
Translations
Translations of the word "commiserating" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comiserando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเคพเคจเฅเคญเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช mitleidig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berempati
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒััััั
๐ต๐ฑ wspรณลczujฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท compatissant
๐ช๐ธ compasivo
๐น๐ท acฤฑma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุถุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ soucitรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบcitlivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ soฤuten
๐ฎ๐ธ samรบรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แซแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษฤbษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ compasivo
Etymology
The word 'commiserate' comes from the Latin word 'commiserari', which means 'to feel pity or compassion together'. The prefix 'com-' translates to 'with' or 'together', while 'miserari' relates to 'to pity'. This etymology reflects the essence of the word, emphasizing the shared experience of sympathy. The term has been used in the English language since the early 18th century, indicating a long-standing tradition of expressing empathy and understanding in human relationships. Through literature and everyday conversations, 'commiserating' has become an important aspect of social interaction, especially in contexts where individuals seek emotional support during challenging times.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,640, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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