condolences
pronunciation
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Word Origin
- condolences (n.)
- "formal declaration of sympathy," 1670s, plural of condolence. Reason for the plural is unclear; earliest references are to expressions from groups of persons; perhaps the habit stuck.
Example
- 1. Tony thanked her , and she offered condolences .
- 2. He expressed his ' sincere condolences ' to mr. shaikh 's family and friends .
- 3. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences .
- 4. President bush offers condolences at virginia tech memorial convocation .
- 5. And it thanked fellow tweeters for their condolences on the murder of the american ambassador to libya , christopher stevens .