Definition

A person who expresses sympathy or sorrow to someone who is grieving or suffering.

Example

At the funeral, many condolers came to offer their support to the family.

Conversation

I heard you went to the funeral last week.

Yeah, it was really sad, but a lot of people showed up to condole with the family.

That’s nice to hear, it’s important to support each other in tough times.

Absolutely, being a good condoler can really help people feel less alone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Condoler is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "dolere" (meaning to feel pain or grief). The word describes the act of feeling pain or grief together with someone else, expressing sympathy or compassion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'feeling pain together' — 'con-' means together, and 'dolere' means to feel pain. This helps you remember that condoler means to share in someone else's grief.

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