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condole Definition

con·dole (kən dōl)

intransitive verb -·doled, -·dol·ing

to express sympathy; mourn in sympathy; commiserate

Etymology: LL(Ec) condolere, to suffer with < L com-, with + dolere, to grieve: see doleful

transitive verb

Archaic to show grief for

condole Related Forms
con·do·la·to′ry (-dōlə tôr′ē) adjective con·doler noun
condole Synonyms

condole

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condole Usage Examples

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  • also: I personally condemn this human tragedy that occurred, and also condole with the United States government on this tragedy.