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1. legaldictionary.net › considerationConsideration - Definition, Examples, Types, in Contract Law

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   Sep 12, 2015 · What is Consideration. Consideration is the benefit that each party receives, or expects to receive, when entering into a contract. Consideration is often monetary, but it can be a promise to perform a specific act, or a promise to refrain from doing something.

2. www.oed.com › dictionary › commiseration_ncommiseration noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun commiseration. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › commiserationCOMMISERATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMISERATION definition: 1. an expression of sympathy for someone, especially someone who has lost a competition: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   Oct 1, 2018 · commiseration (n): Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion. To commiserate is to "share sadness" with someone. Although the noun form is not common, it can be used in that context. There's no shame in relying on family members and close friends for support, love, and commiseration. "Poor man!"

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › commiserationCOMMISERATION - All you need to know about it | Collins ...

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   A complete guide to the word "COMMISERATION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › commiserationCOMMISERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. the feeling or expression of sympathy or compassion for another's misfortune. The word commiseration is derived from commiserate, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   What is commiseration?

   • Definition of commiseration noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary an expression of sympathy for somebody who has had something unpleasant happen to them, especially not winning a competition I offered him my commiseration. Commiserations to the losing team! Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does it mean to commiserate?

   • To commiserate means to share sadness or sympathy with someone. Although the noun form is not common, it can be used in that context. There's no shame in relying on family members and close friends for support, love, and commiseration. 'Poor man!' thought Meredith in a sudden burst of commiseration.

   How do you use the word "commiseration"? - English Language Learners

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   Where does the word commiseration come from?

   • The word commiseration is derived from commiserate, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

   COMMISERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Is 'commiseration' a noun or an adjective?

   • Familiarity information: Commiseration is most commonly used as a noun. It is a kind of fellow feeling or sympathy (sharing the feelings of others, especially feelings of sorrow or anguish).

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   Is the use of the word 'commiseration' derogatory?

   • The word commiseration is not derogatory. It is more common to use the verb 'commiserate' than the noun commiseration. Condolences is significantly more common than commiserations. The word is normally used in the plural, 'commiserations'. An explanation of the sentence would be: 'You would say Commiserations to the losers'.

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   Is it normal to use 'commiserations' in a sentence?

   • I said it's correct to use 'commiseration', which is a common expression of sympathy. Your sentence suggests it's abnormal to use the singular. For future reference, you can check with a tool like NGram, which shows that 'commiseration' shows up much more often than 'commiserations'.

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncommiseration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   commiseration. noun. /kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃn/. /kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] (formal) an expression of sympathy for somebody who has had something unpleasant happen to them, especially not winning a competition. I offered him my commiseration. Commiserations to the losing team!