condole
verb (used without object)
to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief (usually followed bywith ).
condoled
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past participleof condole.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof condole.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
condoleverb (used without object)to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief (usually followed bywith ).
Example Sentences
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Marcos Jr. visited Ramos’ wake Thursday and condoled with the family of Ramos, who, he said, “was a symbol of stability after all the tumultuous events of 1986.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
They condoled with her for the hate mail.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 22, 2019
"Mr. American, how come you haven't even condoled?"
From US News ● Oct. 22, 2014
The President condoled with them, thanked them for their public spirit.
From Time Magazine Archive
In kind yet constrained tones the monarch condoled with her as he heard of Fido's disappearance.
From Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories by Louisa Morgan
