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单词 condolence
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Definition of condolence in English:

condolence

noun kənˈdəʊl(ə)nskənˈdoʊləns
usually condolences
  • An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend.

    we offer our sincere condolences to his widow
    mass noun letters of condolence
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Garrafrauns group offers their condolences to his relations and wide circle of friends.
    • I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected and stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
    • My condolences and deepest sympathy go to the parents and family of the little girl for the loss of a gift from God.
    • Many thanks for the kind words and to those who have emailed offering condolences and prayers.
    • May I offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, Stuart will be much missed.
    • Sincere condolences are extended on the death of a dear daughter and sister.
    • Sincere condolences go out to his sons and daughters, brothers and family circle.
    • Firefighters across the country have expressed their condolences to the victims' families and friends.
    • I watched a plea for his life earlier today from his wife and I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to her and to all his family.
    • Our most sincere condolences to The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
    • We wish to express our sincere condolences to all in our community who were bereaved during the year.
    • To her husband Paul, daughter Kaylyn and son Ronan, we offer our sincere condolences.
    • Willie offered sincere condolences to any members who suffered bereavements in the past year.
    • Blair arrives at the freezing hanger, close to tears as he delivers his condolences.
    • We want to express our condolences to Joe's family and those dedicated staff who supported him whilst he was in care.
    • All of us here express our sincere condolences to Roger's wife, family and friends.
    • The Notes sends sincere condolence to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mary Bulmer.
    • The team expressed their deep condolences and assured them of support and help.
    • Midgley sent his condolences and sympathy to the family of the dead infant.
    • This was a tragic event and we offer them our sincere condolences.
    Synonyms
    sympathy, commiseration(s), solace, comfort, consolation, fellow feeling, understanding, empathy, compassion, pity, solicitude, concern, support

Origin

Early 17th century: from condole, influenced by French condoléance.

 
 

Definition of condolence in US English:

condolence

nounkənˈdōlənskənˈdoʊləns
usually condolences
  • An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.

    we offer our sincere condolences to his widow
    letters of condolence
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Many thanks for the kind words and to those who have emailed offering condolences and prayers.
    • Our most sincere condolences to The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
    • We want to express our condolences to Joe's family and those dedicated staff who supported him whilst he was in care.
    • Firefighters across the country have expressed their condolences to the victims' families and friends.
    • Sincere condolences are extended on the death of a dear daughter and sister.
    • Willie offered sincere condolences to any members who suffered bereavements in the past year.
    • I offer my sincere condolences to all those affected and stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
    • Blair arrives at the freezing hanger, close to tears as he delivers his condolences.
    • The Notes sends sincere condolence to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mary Bulmer.
    • The Garrafrauns group offers their condolences to his relations and wide circle of friends.
    • We wish to express our sincere condolences to all in our community who were bereaved during the year.
    • Midgley sent his condolences and sympathy to the family of the dead infant.
    • The team expressed their deep condolences and assured them of support and help.
    • My condolences and deepest sympathy go to the parents and family of the little girl for the loss of a gift from God.
    • Sincere condolences go out to his sons and daughters, brothers and family circle.
    • To her husband Paul, daughter Kaylyn and son Ronan, we offer our sincere condolences.
    • I watched a plea for his life earlier today from his wife and I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to her and to all his family.
    • All of us here express our sincere condolences to Roger's wife, family and friends.
    • May I offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, Stuart will be much missed.
    • This was a tragic event and we offer them our sincere condolences.
    Synonyms
    sympathy, commiseration, commiserations, solace, comfort, consolation, fellow feeling, understanding, empathy, compassion, pity, solicitude, concern, support

Origin

Early 17th century: from condole, influenced by French condoléance.

 
 
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