condolencecon‧do‧lence /kənˈdəʊləns $ -ˈdoʊ-/ noun [countable usually plural, uncountable] 
a letter of condolencesend/offer your condolences (=formally express your sympathy when someone has died)
WORD ORIGINcondolence
Origin:
1600-1700 Late Latin condolere ‘to express sympathy’, from Latin com- ( ➔ COM-) + dolere ‘to feel pain’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a message of condolence
- Earlier, more than 2,500 people signed a book of condolence within an hour of its opening in Dublin.
- He listened to the details of the deportations and offered his condolences.
- I was able to talk with visitors offering condolences, to endure two memorial ceremonies without falling apart.
- Nathan moved among the guests, offering drinks, accepting condolences.
- Our condolences go to his wife and family.
- The liberals regarded sending telegrams of condolence as a polite gesture.
- There will be an eerie mix of condolences and competition Sunday at the DuraLube 400.
WORD SETS
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a letter of condolence
sympathy for someone who has had something bad happen to them, especially when someone has died: a letter of condolence (=formally express your sympathy when someone has died)
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· Elizabeth does wish to express her condolences.· He expressed his condolences to Kermit and offered to contribute the labour on a project.
· Derek debated whether to telephone Charlotte Ladram and offer his condolences, but, in the end, he decided not to.· He listened to the details of the deportations and offered his condolences.· Nathan moved among the guests, offering drinks, accepting condolences.· I was able to talk with visitors offering condolences, to endure two memorial ceremonies without falling apart.· On behalf of all who know, we offer our sincere condolences., pensioner contact Hull Flake Mill.· After the service, the other mourners came to offer their condolences.· May I take this opportunity to offer my condolences.· He took Erlich's hand, as if he were a priest, offering his condolences.
· Edward's parents sent their condolences, attended the ceremony at chapel and graveside, and Mrs Thomas visited the widow.· I am sure that the House will join me in sending our condolences to his widow and children.
a letter of condolencesend/offer your condolences (=formally express your sympathy when someone has died)