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condolence Definition

con·do·lence (kən dō′ləns)

noun

expression of sympathy with another in grief

Etymology: < LL(Ec) condolens: see condole

condolence Synonyms

condolence

n.

sympathy, comfort, solace; see pity 1. See syn. study at pity.

condolence Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • convey: What a terrible loss to the AI community and to his family and friends, to whom we convey the sincerest condolences.
  • express: He expressed condolences to all those affected by the 7 July bombs.
  • extend: The Chairman, on behalf of the Board, extended condolences to Mr Montgomery's family at this sad time.
  • send: We also send the condolences to the people from Pakistan who lost their lives.
  • offer: The New York disaster Fresh Food Co offers condolences to all affected by the attack last week.
  • receive: He himself received condolences from many quarters, including foreign ambassadors at Berlin.

Adjective modifier

  • sincere: Our sincere condolences go out to the members of the deceased's family " .
  • heartfelt: He will be greatly missed and our heartfelt condolences go to his wife, Pauline and daughter Claire.
  • deep: Our deepest condolences go out to John's family for their sad loss.
  • profound: Let me repeat again my profound condolences to the Spanish people over their loss.
  • personal: The mourners will leave the chapel and are able to then express personal condolences and view floral tributes to the deceased.

Preposition: on

  • behalf: He would be a sad loss to the local health community and PN and LHT have sent condolences on behalf of the Trust.
  • death: Please accept my belated condolences on the death of your elder brother Charlie.
  • loss: Again, please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Edgar Kaplan.

Noun used with modifier

  • offering: The team provides contact to the bereaved through a letter inviting them to a support meeting, accompanied by a card offering condolences.

Preposition: for

  • victim: SE ASIA TSUNAMI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL BOOK OF CONDOLENCE - our Cathedral in Lancaster has a book of condolence for the victims of the tsunami.
  • loss: I would like to send my condolences for the loss of your former Princess of Wales.

Modifies a noun

  • message: Kevin Mayne Cyclists Touring Club Page 1 of 6 Next End » Please Refresh your browser to see the latest condolence messages.
  • card: He was not at all happy about the little note I added to the condolence card from you.
  • book: We told stories of the relationship between Dan and ADAPT in America and signed a condolence Book held in the council.