condolences

condolences
condolences "formal declaration of sympathy," 1670s, pl. of CONDOLENCE (Cf. condolence). Reason for the plural is unclear; earliest references are to expressions from groups of persons; perhaps the habit stuck.

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  • condolences — n. 1) to convey, express, offer condolences 2) heartfelt, sincere condolences 3) condolences on (I conveyed our sincere condolences to them on the death of their mother) * * * express offer condolences sincere condolences heartfelt to convey… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • Condolences — See also: pity, compassion, and condonance Condolences are an expression of sympathy to someone who has experienced grief arising from death, deep mental anguish, or misfortune. When individuals condole, or offer their condolences to a… …   Wikipedia

  • condolences — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep (esp. AmE), heartfelt, sincere VERB + CONDOLENCES ▪ convey (esp. BrE), express, extend, give (sb), o …   Collocations dictionary

  • condolences — noun /kənˈdoʊlənsəz,ˈkɒndələnsəz/ comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away. Ant: congratulations …   Wiktionary

  • condolences — con do·lence || É™ns n. expression of sympathy, commiseration, consolation …   English contemporary dictionary

  • condolences — [kənˈdəʊlənsɪz] noun [plural] the things that you say in order to show sympathy when someone has just died …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • condolences — ▶ plural noun SYMPATHY, commiseration(s), compassion, pity, support, comfort, consolation, understanding …   Useful english dictionary

  • Sirens and Condolences — Infobox Album | Name = Sirens and Condolences Type = Album Artist = Bayside Released = January 27, 2004 Recorded = Phase Studios, College Park, Maryland Genre = Punk rock Post Hardcore Length = 39:48 Label = Victory Producer =J. Robbins, Bayside… …   Wikipedia

  • offer one's condolences — verb To offer sympathy to someone The president offered his condolences to the mother of the dead soldier …   Wiktionary

  • extend condolences — express sympathy, express commiseration, console, comfort, solace …   English contemporary dictionary

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