[A]n Ambaſſador ſent from a Prince, to congratulate, condole, or to aſſiſt at a ſolemnity, though the Authority be Publique, yet becauſe the buſineſſe is Private, and belonging to him in his naturall capacity; is a Private perſon.
Source: wiktionary
Condole
/kənˈdəʊl/
Synonyms for "condole" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Verb(2 words)
Strong matches (4)
Verb(3 words)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (6)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: comfort, commiserate, commiserated, commiserates, commiserating.
- Sentence evidence is available for condole, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "condole".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "condole"
Keep "condole" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "condole" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "condole", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "condole" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
4 entriescondolence lettercondolence messagecondolence notecondolence speech
Collocations
6 entriescondole withexpress condolencesextend sympathyoffer condolencessend condolencesshow sympathy
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
27 total sentences available.
[…] I doubt Madam, your complaints ought to be turned into acknovvledgments, and your Friends vvould have cauſe to rejoyce rather than condole vvith you; […]
Source: wiktionary
The hero having heard of his friend's death, immediately repaired to his mistress, to condole with her, and comfort her.
Source: wiktionary
She was of great use and comfort to us all, and lady Lucas has been very kind; she walked here on Wednesday morning to condole with us, and offered her services, or any of her daughters, if they could be of use to us.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 27 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "condole"?
Closest matches include comfort, commiserate, commiserated, commiserates, commiserating.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "condole"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.