commiserate
/kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt/
com · mis · er · ate
kə · ˈmɪz · ə · ˌreɪt
English Definition
v. to express or feel sympathy or pity
Significado en Español
compadecerse, condolerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thương hại, cảm thông
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together) + miser(sad) + ate → to be sad together → to commiserate, pity.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the closest in meaning to “commiserate”?
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A
sympathize
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B
celebrate
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C
ignore
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D
criticize
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A — sympathize.
“commiserate” means v. to express or feel sympathy or pity
Common questions about “commiserate”
What does “commiserate” mean?
commiserate — v. to express or feel sympathy or pity. In Chinese: 同情，怜悯.
How do you pronounce “commiserate”?
commiserate is pronounced /kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · mis · er · ate.
Is “commiserate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. commiserate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “commiserate”?
com(together) + miser(sad) + ate → to be sad together → to commiserate, pity.
