condole

verb

con·​dole kən-ˈdōl How to pronounce condole (audio)
condoled; condoling

intransitive verb

1
obsolete : grieve
2
: to express sympathetic sorrow
condolatory adjective

Examples of condole in a Sentence

condole with them in their hour of grief
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin condolēre, from Latin com- + dolēre to feel pain

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of condole was circa 1586

Dictionary Entries Near condole

Cite this Entry

“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condole. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

condole

verb
con·​dole kən-ˈdōl How to pronounce condole (audio)
condoled; condoling
: to express sympathetic sorrow
condole with them in their grief
condolence
kən-ˈdō-lən(t)s
ˈkän-də-
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!