0 to show sympathy and sadness for the family or friends of a person who has recently died -- 悼念，吊唁；慰问，表示同情
This is indeed the case where historically the derived words were borrowed later, as in condole (1590) + condolence (1603).
They have known where to encourage and to praise; they have also known where to solace and to condole.
I would like to condole with him at finding this illegitimate baby on the doorstep.
We can all join in condoling with them on the domestic loss which they have so recently sustained.
It is a charming letter condoling with her.
Of course, there is the famous case of the woman who was being condoled with by a very exalted personage on the wreck that had been made of her home.
When individuals condole, or offer their condolences to a particular situation or person, they are offering active, conscious support of that person or activity.
