sympathize
verb (used without object)
to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed bywith ).
has sympathized
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present perfectof sympathize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So far, Owens has sympathized somewhat with the two nonprofits, two doctors and two other women who have sued to block Wyoming’s broader abortions bans.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
And she has sympathized with the Black Lives Matter cause.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2020
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has sympathized with the critics of the de minimis exemption and voiced concern about potential abuse.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2019
New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock has sympathized with Italy captain Sergio Parisse blasting Rugby World Cup organizers for their pool match being cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis without a backup plan.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2019
The whole English nation has sympathized with her grief, and commended her black dress.
From Manners and Social Usages by Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
