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Definition of Sympathize
1. Verb. Share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of.
Generic synonyms: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Sympathiser, Sympathy, Sympathizer, Sympathy
2. Verb. Be understanding of. "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
Derivative terms: Empathy, Empathy, Sympathy, Sympathy, Understandable, Understanding
3. Verb. To feel or express sympathy or compassion. "Sam and Sue sympathize"
Generic synonyms: Compassionate, Condole With, Feel For, Pity, Sympathize With
Specialized synonyms: Condole
Derivative terms: Commiseration, Commiseration, Commiserative, Sympathiser, Sympathy, Sympathizer, Sympathy
Definition of Sympathize
1. v. i. To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.
2. v. t. To experience together.
Definition of Sympathize
1. Verb. To show deep sympathy towards someone or something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sympathize
1. [v -THIZED, -THIZING, -THIZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sympathize
Literary usage of Sympathize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Parliamentary Debates: Senate and House of Representatives by Australia Parliament (1911)
"I quite understand the .position taken up by the Opposition, and sympathize- with
them. I recognise that, from the commencement of Australian history, ..."
2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1866)
"Each proved themselves with hearts to sympathize with the wounded, and hands
ready and willing to offer every assistance. I am, sir, very respectfully, ..."
3. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States by United States Supreme Court, William Cranch, Henry Wheaton, Richard Peters, Benjamin Chew Howard, Jeremiah Sullivan Black (1844)
"We sympathize with the Executive and Congress, and with the whole country, in a
profound sorrow for the loss sustained by the public in this sadden and ..."
4. Parliamentary Debates: Senate and House of Representatives by Australia Parliament (1911)
"I quite understand the .position taken up by the Opposition, and sympathize- with
them. I recognise that, from the commencement of Australian history, ..."
5. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1866)
"Each proved themselves with hearts to sympathize with the wounded, and hands
ready and willing to offer every assistance. I am, sir, very respectfully, ..."
6. Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States by United States Supreme Court, William Cranch, Henry Wheaton, Richard Peters, Benjamin Chew Howard, Jeremiah Sullivan Black (1844)
"We sympathize with the Executive and Congress, and with the whole country, in a
profound sorrow for the loss sustained by the public in this sadden and ..."
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