sympathise

Other forms: sympathised; sympathising; sympathises

Definitions of sympathise
  1. verb
    share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
    synonyms: sympathize
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    type of:
    experience, feel
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
  2. verb
    to feel or express sympathy or compassion
    synonyms: commiserate, sympathize
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    types:
    condole
    express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
    type of:
    compassionate, condole with, feel for, pity, sympathize with
    share the suffering of
  3. verb
    be understanding of
    synonyms: empathise, empathize, sympathize, understand
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