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1. (v.i.) sympathize
to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often fol. by with).
2. sympathize
to feel a compassionate sympathy, as for suffering or trouble (often fol. by with).
3. sympathize
to express sympathy or condole (often fol. by with).
4. sympathize
to be in approving accord, as with a person or cause.
5. sympathize
to agree, correspond, or accord.
Etymology: (1580–90; < MF sympathiser=sympath(ie)sympathy+-iser -ize)
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| Definition of 'sympathize' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) sympathize, sympathise
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
2. (verb) sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand
be understanding of
"You don't need to explain--I understand!"
3. (verb) commiserate, sympathize, sympathise
to feel or express sympathy or compassion
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| Definition of 'sympathize' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) sympathize
to have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain
2. (verb) sympathize
to feel in consequence of what another feels; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected
3. (verb) sympathize
to agree; to be in accord; to harmonize
4. (verb) sympathize
to experience together
5. (verb) sympathize
to ansew to; to correspond to
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