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commiserate

Pronunciation: /kəˈmɪzəɹət/

The English word “commiserate” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Commiserating, pitying, lamentful.

verb

  1. To feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).
  2. To sympathize; condole.
  3. To offer condolences jointly with; express sympathy with.

Etymology

From commiserātus, the perfect passive participle of commiseror.

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