Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-dohl]
- /kənˈdoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-dohl]
- /kənˈdoʊl/
Definitions of condoles word
- verb without object condoles to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief (usually followed by with): to condole with a friend whose father has died. 1
- verb with object condoles Obsolete. to grieve with. 1
- noun condoles Third-person singular simple present indicative form of condole. 1
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Origin of condoles
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin condolēre, equivalent to con- con- + dolēre to feel pain; akin to dolor
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Parts of speech for Condoles
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condoles popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
condoles usage trend in Literature
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