sympathise
- 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 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
Astor also assured him of creative freedom: "You will never be asked to draw a political cartoon expressing ideas which you do not yourself personally sympathise."
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
SH said: "While we truly sympathise with her situation, Lucie is not considered to be in housing need and has no legal right to succeed the tenancy."
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
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
