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sym·pa·thize
 sympathize
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- pronunciation:
- sIm
p
thaIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sympathizes, sympathizing, sympathized |
| definition 1: |
to feel or express compassion or tenderness for another, esp. one suffering sorrow or difficulty; give condolences to (often fol. by "with").
She knew he was broken-hearted, and she truly sympathized.In his letter, he sympathized with her on the terribly sad loss of her mother.- synonyms:
- commiserate, condole, feel for
- similar words:
- pity
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| definition 2: |
to deeply comprehend or share in the emotions or sentiments of another. (often fol. by "with").
I sympathized with his desire to leave the group, but I hoped that he would stay.I do sympathize with her missing home, but the sooner she gets used to it here at school the better.- synonyms:
- understand
- similar words:
- appreciate, identify, pity
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| definition 3: |
to feel or express approval of plans, causes, ideas, or the like; be in agreement (often fol. by "with").
At first he sympathized with the rebel cause, but later he began to question the motives of its leaders.- synonyms:
- agree, approve, favor, side with
- similar words:
- appreciate, back, identify
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| related words: |
align, understand |
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| derivations: |
sympathizingly (adv.), sympathizer (n.) |
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