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Definition of Sympathize
1. Verb. Share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of.
Exact synonyms: Sympathise
Generic synonyms: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Sympathiser, Sympathy, Sympathizer, Sympathy
Generic synonyms: Experience, Feel
Derivative terms: Sympathiser, Sympathy, Sympathizer, Sympathy
2. Verb. Be understanding of. "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
Exact synonyms: Empathise, Empathize, Sympathise, Understand
Derivative terms: Empathy, Empathy, Sympathy, Sympathy, Understandable, Understanding
Derivative terms: Empathy, Empathy, Sympathy, Sympathy, Understandable, Understanding
3. Verb. To feel or express sympathy or compassion. "Sam and Sue sympathize"
Exact synonyms: Commiserate, Sympathise
Generic synonyms: Compassionate, Condole With, Feel For, Pity, Sympathize With
Specialized synonyms: Condole
Derivative terms: Commiseration, Commiseration, Commiserative, Sympathiser, Sympathy, Sympathizer, Sympathy
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. [v -THIZED, -THIZING, -THIZES]