Pronunciation: k ə - ' mi-z ə - ˌ r ā t
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -at · ed ; -at · ing
Etymology: Latin commiseratus, past participle of commiserari, from com- + miserari to pity, from miser wretched
Date: 1594
intransitive verb : to feel or express sympathy : CONDOLE < commiserate s with them on their loss>
transitive verb : to feel or express sorrow or compassion for
– com · mis · er · at · ing · ly adverb
– com · mis · er · a · tion \ - ˌ mi-z ə - ' r ā -sh ə n \ noun
– com · mis · er · a · tive \ - ' mi-z ə - ˌ r ā -tiv \ adjective