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   sympathize

   /ˈsɪmpəθʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. feel or express sympathy: "it is easy to understand and sympathize with his predicament" Similar pityfeel/be sorry forshow sympathy forbe sympathetic towardsshow compassion forbe compassionate towardscommiserateoffer condolences tofeel forshow concernshow interestconsoleoffer consolation tocomfortsolacesoothesuccourbe supportive ofsupportencourageempathize withidentify withunderstandrelate tobe en rapport withcare forweep forgrieve forbleed forOpposite disregard
   • 2. agree with a sentiment, opinion, or ideology: "they sympathize with critiques of traditional theory" Similar agreesupportbe in sympathybe sympathetic towardsbe in favour ofgo alongfavourbe well disposed toapprove ofcommendbackside withalignencourageOpposite disapprove

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘suffer with another person’): from French sympathiser, from sympathie ‘sympathy, friendly understanding’ (see sympathy).

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