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- [kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt/
- /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt/
Definitions of commiserate word
- verb commiserate If you commiserate with someone, you show them pity or sympathy when something unpleasant has happened to them. 3
- verb commiserate to feel or express sympathy or compassion (for) 3
- verb transitive commiserate to feel or show sorrow or pity for 3
- intransitive verb commiserate to condole or sympathize (with) 3
- verb with object commiserate to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity. 1
- verb without object commiserate to sympathize (usually followed by with): They commiserated with him over the loss of his job. 1
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Origin of commiserate
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin commiserātus (past participle of commiserārī), equivalent to com- com- + miser pitiable (see misery) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Commiserate
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commiserate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
commiserate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commiserate
verb commiserate
- sympathize — to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed by with).
- pity — sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.
- console — If you console someone who is unhappy about something, you try to make them feel more cheerful.
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
Antonyms for commiserate
verb commiserate
- turn away — move further from sth, sb
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