feel sorry for

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feel sorry for(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. sentirse apenado por
Laura broke her leg and she has the flu. I feel sorry for her.Laura se rompió la pierna y tiene gripe. Me siento apenado por ella.
b. sentir pena por
I feel sorry for Phil because he has to work every weekend.Siento pena por Phil porque tiene que trabajar todos los fines de semana.
a. lamentar
I felt sorry for lying and I apologized to Martin.Lamenté haber mentido y me disculpé con Martin.
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