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commiserate

com·mis·er·ate

commiserate

 
pronunciation:
k mI z reIt
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: 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
 
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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derivations: commiserative (adj.), commiseration (n.)