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commiserate
[kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
verb (used without object)
to sympathize (usually followed bywith ).
They commiserated with him over the loss of his job.
verb (used with object)
to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
commiserate
/ əˈɪəˌɪ /
verb
to feel or express sympathy or compassion (for)
Other Word Forms
- commiserable adjective
- commiseration noun
- commiserative adjective
- commiseratively adverb
- commiserator noun
- noncommiserative adjective
- noncommiseratively adverb
- uncommiserated adjective
- uncommiserating adjective
- uncommiserative adjective
- uncommiseratively adverb
- dzˌˈپDz noun
- dzˈˌٴǰ noun
- dzˈپ adjective
- dzˈپly adverb
- dzˈ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of commiserate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of commiserate1
Example Sentences
“It’s lovely and sad, seeing people come into the store to tell their stories and commiserate,” says Turner.
Meanwhile, I commiserated with preschool-era friends as our parents fled the Palisades and the institutions that raised us lit up in flames.
They share news, knock down rumors and, mostly, commiserate in a way only those experiencing the same tragedy and trauma can.
Instead, it offers a relaxed conversation, commiserating over a dish that didn’t turn out as planned or celebrating one that exceeded expectations.
France's Kylian Portal, 17, missed out on a medal at his home Games by just 0.04secs, and Clegg made sure to commiserate the tearful teenager after the race.
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