sympathize
verb (used without object)
to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed bywith ).
sympathise
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a variation of
sympathize.
Example Sentences
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In some instances players can sympathise with the reasoning while refusing to tolerate discourtesy.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
While many see Yamagami as a cold-blooded murderer, some sympathise with his troubled upbringing.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
"While these incidents may have explanations that we could understand and even sympathise with, they demonstrate a lack of understanding and a lack of care about the perception of the football club," said THST.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
Residents Connie Marshall and Marie Notarantonio were union members who went on strike in the 1970s, so sympathise with bin workers, but still want the strike to end.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
Perhaps it was the memory of this post-card, lost long ago in some forgotten book, that made me sympathise with his defensive attitude.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
