condolence (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈdoʊləns/
Definition
An expression of sympathy, especially to someone who is grieving.
Examples
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
The community sent messages of condolence to the family.
He received many letters of condolence after his wife's death.
How to Use condolence
- condolence to (prepositional phrase)
- Expressing sympathy towards a specific person or group. — "He extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy."
- condolence on (prepositional phrase)
- Expressing sympathy regarding a specific loss or event. — "She sent a letter of condolence on the passing of his mother."
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