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Naotoshi Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Usage of "condolences"

Question on the usage of "condolences".

Can this word also be used to express (deep) sympathy for disaster sufferers

who are not necessarily bereaved families?

as in,

We express our sincere and deepest condolences to those who are

suffering from the disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami

struck northeast Japan.

Thanks for your help.
  

Top answer

Yes, you can. We offer our sincere and deepest condolences to those who are suffering from the disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan. Welcome to English Forums, Naotoshi.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, you can.
  • We offer our sincere and deepest condolences to those who are suffering from the disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan.
  • Welcome to English Forums, Naotoshi.
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Yes, you can.

We offer our sincere and deepest condolences to those who are suffering from the disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan.

Welcome to English Forums, Naotoshi.
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I see. Thank you for your help.

Naotoshi
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