condolence
Use Condolence in a sentence
ləns noun
Often, condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.
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condolence or condolement (kənˈdəʊləns, kənˈdəʊlmənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (often plural) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc | |
| condolement or condolement | |
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Condolence
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Word Origin & History
condolence
1580s, from L.L. condolere "to suffer together," from com- "with" + dolere "to grieve."
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Example sentences
Inadmissibility of expressions of condolence or sympathy.
Usually, presidential statements of condolence are reserved for the deaths of foreign dignitaries.
For years he's made condolence calls or visits with members of his congregation whose pets have died.
Many messages of condolence are being received on a special remembrance web page from the local community and beyond.
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