Definition of sympathize Sympathize

/sɪˈmpʌθajˌz/ - [simputhayz] - sym•pa•thize

We found 11 definitions of sympathize from 5 different sources.

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British English

sympathise - /sˈɪmpəθˌa‍ɪz/

American English

sympathize - /sɪˈmpʌθajˌz/

What does sympathize mean?

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Verb sympathizes, sympathizing, sympathized
sympathize - be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
		sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand
sympathize - share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
		sympathise
		experience, feel go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"
sympathize - to feel or express sympathy or compassion
		commiserate, sympathise
		compassionate, condole with, feel for, pity, sympathize with share the suffering of
		condole express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death; "You must condole the widow"

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sympathize (Verb)
To show deep sympathy towards someone or something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

sympathize (v. i.)
To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.
sympathize (v. i.)
To feel in consequence of what another feels; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.
sympathize (v. i.)
To agree; to be in accord; to harmonize.
sympathize (v. t.)
To experience together.
sympathize (v. t.)
To ansew to; to correspond to.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

sympathize
To express sympathy or compassion; to feel sorrow, pain, or regret.

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sympathize, verb, present, 1st person singular of sympathize (infinitive).
sympathize, verb (infinitive).

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