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commiserate

v.
US //kəˈmɪsɝˌeɪt// UK //kəmˈɪsəɹˌeɪt// com·mis·er·ate Archaic
Synonyms
Etymology 1

From commiserātus, the perfect passive participle of commiseror.

Etymology 2

From the above adjective, see at -ate for more.

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