commiserate

commiserate Definition

com·mis·er·ate (kə miz′ər āt′)

transitive verb commiserated -·at′ed, commiserating -·at′·ing

to feel or show sorrow or pity for

Etymology: < L commiseratus, pp. of commiserari, to pity < com-, intens. + miserari, to pity: see misery

intransitive verb

to condole or sympathize (with)

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commiserate Usage Examples

Object

year: Eastfield will embark on a lengthy tour in April and May to commiserate 10 years of their existence.

Modifying Another Word

only: So we can only commiserate with RC Clubman Rob, whose 1957 Royal Enfield Bullet was stolen over the Bank Holiday.

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