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tell my condolences vs tell my condolences to

The correct phrase is "offer my condolences to." Both phrases are not correct as they are missing the preposition "to." The preposition "to" is necessary to indicate the recipient of the condolences.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 681 views

tell my condolences

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the preposition "to."

The correct phrase should be "offer my condolences to."
  • Sep 19, 2015 ... I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the many stories he had to tell. My condolences to Larry, Patty, and Brian. Judith Dinelli - September ...
  • She will be missed more than words can tell. My condolences to the family and all those who loved her so much. Respectfully,” –Shirley Dolph (via e-mail).
  • Sep 8, 2011 ... Prayers for the family! 429SCJ on September 8th, 2011 10:28 am. Time will tell, My Condolences. poohbear on September 8th, 2011 10:27 am.
  • Dec 14, 2014 ... He was a good man and a good teacher. He always had always kind word or a joke to tell. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in ...

Alternatives:

  • offer my condolences to
  • express my condolences to
  • send my condolences to
  • convey my condolences to
  • extend my condolences to

tell my condolences to

This phrase is also incorrect as it is missing the preposition "to."

The correct phrase should be "offer my condolences to."
  • Sep 19, 2015 ... I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the many stories he had to tell. My condolences to Larry, Patty, and Brian. Judith Dinelli - September ...
  • She will be missed more than words can tell. My condolences to the family and all those who loved her so much. Respectfully,” –Shirley Dolph (via e-mail).
  • Feb 2, 2015 ... ... what he sowed. I never believed his side of anything...talking about "if I knew who k!lled pac I still wouldnt tell"....my condolences to the family.
  • May 14, 2015 ... God bless him and I tell my condolences to his family. Posted by amir ghoreyshi at 5:15 AM 5 comments: Links to this post · Email ThisBlogThis!

Alternatives:

  • offer my condolences to
  • express my condolences to
  • send my condolences to
  • convey my condolences to
  • extend my condolences to

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