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commiserate

[ kuh-miz-uh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

commiserated, commiserating.
  1. to sympathize (usually followed by with ):

    They commiserated with him over the loss of his job.



verb (used with object)

commiserated, commiserating.
  1. to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.

commiserate

/ əˈɪəˌɪ /

verb

  1. whenintr, usually foll by with to feel or express sympathy or compassion (for)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • dzˌˈپDz, noun
  • dzˈˌٴǰ, noun
  • dzˈپ, adjective
  • dzˈپly, adverb
  • dzˈ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dz···· adjective
  • dz····پDz [k, uh, -miz-, uh, -, rey, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • dz····پ adjective
  • dz····پ·ly adverb
  • dz····ٴǰ noun
  • non·dz····پ adjective
  • non·dz····پ·ly adverb
  • ܲ·dz···· adjective
  • ܲ·dz····Բ adjective
  • un·dz····پ adjective
  • un·dz····پ·ly adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of commiserate1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin dzٳܲ (past participle of dzī ), equivalent to com- com- + miser “pitiable” ( misery ) + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of commiserate1

C17: from Latin dzī, from com- together + ī to bewail, pity, from miser wretched
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Example Sentences

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“It’s lovely and sad, seeing people come into the store to tell their stories and commiserate,” says Turner.

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Meanwhile, I commiserated with preschool-era friends as our parents fled the Palisades and the institutions that raised us lit up in flames.

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They share news, knock down rumors and, mostly, commiserate in a way only those experiencing the same tragedy and trauma can.

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Instead, it offers a relaxed conversation, commiserating over a dish that didn’t turn out as planned or celebrating one that exceeded expectations.

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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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