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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Formal expression

What are some formal ways you can say 'You feel sorry for someone/I'm thinking of you'

For example, if someone loses their job, how can I say that I'm sympathizing for him?

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Top answer

Hi, Much depends on the closeness of your relationship with the person. Generally speaking, I don't think you need to worry about being formal about this in most contexts. The many possibilities include these.

— Clive

  • Hi, Much depends on the closeness of your relationship with the person.
  • Generally speaking, I don't think you need to worry about being formal about this in most contexts.
  • The many possibilities include these.
  • I'm really sorry.
  • That's terrible.
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Hi,



Much depends on the closeness of your relationship with the person.



Generally speaking, I don't think you need to worry about being formal about this in most contexts.



The many possibilities include these.

I'm really sorry.

That's terrible.

There's also the encouraging approach.

I'm s
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Hi, Clive

What about "I sympathize with you'? (meaning I feel for you/I'm truly sorry to hear).

Please could you give me an example which is suitable when you know the person very well and when you don't know the person very well?

Thanks, Clive
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Hi,

What about "I sympathize with you'? (meaning I feel for you/I'm truly sorry to hear).

There are sociological considerations. That's OK if you are both comfortable with expressing emotions. It also somewhat stresses your thought that this is a big problem for the person. It doesn't sound encouraging.



Please could you give me an example which is suitable wh
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