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com·mis·er·ate
 commiserate
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to condole or sympathize (usu. fol. by "with").
Many people came to the funeral to commiserate with the widow.- synonyms:
- condole, sympathize
- similar words:
- pity
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| related words: |
feel, identify |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
commiserates, commiserating, commiserated |
| definition: |
to express pity or sympathy for.
He commiserated my loss.- synonyms:
- pity
- similar words:
- comfort, feel for, solace
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| related words: |
bemoan |
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| derivations: |
commiserative (adj.), commiseration (n.) |
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