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condoled

 

[ kənˈdoʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

express sympathy

To condole means to express sympathy or sorrow, particularly in the context of someone's death or loss. It involves providing comfort and support to someone who is grieving. The act of condoling can be personal, such as offering words of comfort in a conversation, or it can take the form of a card or message. Condoling is often seen as a vital social duty during times of mourning, as it helps to acknowledge the loss and provide emotional support to those affected.

Synonyms

comfort, console, support, sympathize

Examples of usage

  • She condoled with him after the loss of his father.
  • The community came together to condole the grieving family.
  • He sent a letter to condole the passing of her mother.
  • Friends gathered to condole after the tragic news.

Translations

Translations of the word "condoled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consolado

🇮🇳 संवेदना व्यक्त करना

🇩🇪 beileidigen

🇮🇩 mengucapkan bela sungkawa

🇺🇦 висловлювати співчуття

🇵🇱 składać kondolencje

🇯🇵 哀悼する

🇫🇷 présenter des condoléances

🇪🇸 dar el pésame

🇹🇷 başsağlığı dilemek

🇰🇷 조의를 표하다

🇸🇦 تقديم التعازي

🇨🇿 vyjádřit soustrast

🇸🇰 vyjadriť sústrasť

🇨🇳 表示哀悼

🇸🇮 izražati sožalje

🇮🇸 samúð

🇰🇿 жарлығымен

🇬🇪 გულისთქმის

🇦🇿 başsağlığı vermək

🇲🇽 dar el pésame

Etymology

The word 'condole' originates from the Latin 'condolere', which means 'to suffer together' or 'to grieve with'. This Latin term combines the prefix 'con-', meaning 'with', and 'dolere', meaning 'to grieve or to suffer'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century and has since evolved in usage to convey the act of expressing sympathy towards someone who is experiencing sadness or loss. Over the centuries, the term has been adopted into various forms of communication, especially in contexts of bereavement and mourning, highlighting its importance in offering emotional support and solace.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,579, 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.