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'''Condolences''' (from Latin ''con'' (with) + ''dolere'' (sorrow)) are an expression of sympathy to someone who is experiencing pain arising from death, deep mental anguish, or misfortune.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condolence | title=condolence | publisher=Merriam-Webster | accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref>

The use of the word "condolences", in plural, is more common than "condolence". The reason for this habit is unclear,<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&searchmode=none&search=condolence etymonline.com search for "condolence"] accessed 2016-06-16</ref> but it resembles our habit to send someone our 'regards', 'best wishes', greetings' (all plural), etc.

When individuals '''condole''', or offer their '''condolences''' to a particular situation or person, they are offering active, conscious [[Moral support|support]] of that person or activity. This is often expressed by saying, "'''Sorry'''". Often, the [[English language]] expression "My condolences" will be in a context, such as [[death]] of a friend's loved one, in which the one offering condolences is communicating a feeling of [[pity]] towards the unfortunate party. Expressions of condolence may also be used as [[sarcasm]] if one considers the complaining person to be exaggerating their suffering, especially when they appear to consider as tragic something that is relatively insignificant.

Condolence is not always expressed in sorrow or grievance, as it can also be used to acknowledge a fellow feeling or even a common opinion.

There are various ways of expressing condolences to the victims. Examples include donating money to the charity nominated by the person who has just died, writing in a condolences book or supporting the friends and family of the loved one by making meals and looking after them in various ways in times of need.

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* [http://www.obituarieshelp.org/words_of_condolences_hub.html Condolence Message Examples] Examples of condolence messages to say and write for every situation.

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