Vocabulary Entry

sympathize

|verb • noun

verb

To understand and share the feelings of someone else.

Example Sentences

"I can sympathize with your situation; it's tough."

"She sympathizes with those affected by the disaster."

"It's important to sympathize with friends when they are going through hard times."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her sympathies lie with the underprivileged."

"He expressed his sympathies to the victims' families."

"The group's sympathies were evident during the discussion."