commiserate
/kəˈmɪzəɹət/
Group 29Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To express or feel sympathy or pity; to sympathize GRE
Example in Context
Former rivals commiserated with the defeated candidate, recognizing the personal toll that the grueling campaign had exacted.
Synonyms
sympathizeconsoleempathize
Etymology
To come together to express pity or sympathy.
- com- (Latin) — together
- miserari (Latin) — to pity
Memory Aid
😢Sounds like “come misery rate”
A group of friends saying 'COME, MISERY RATE!' as they gather to cry over a sad movie!
Visual Association
🤗A circle of friends hugging tightly, sharing tears and laughter over their shared misfortunes.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “commiserate” mean on the GRE?
commiserate (verb) means “To express or feel sympathy or pity; to sympathize”. Former rivals commiserated with the defeated candidate, recognizing the personal toll that the grueling campaign had exacted.
How to remember “commiserate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “commiserate” sounds like “come misery rate”. A group of friends saying 'COME, MISERY RATE!' as they gather to cry over a sad movie!
What are synonyms for “commiserate”?
Common synonyms: sympathize, console, empathize.