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sympathise

  • a variation of sympathize.
    sympathize
    verb (used without object)
    to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed bywith ).

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"Obviously I don't condone stealing, but I really sympathise with any parent that finds themselves in a situation like that."

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

In some instances players can sympathise with the reasoning while refusing to tolerate discourtesy.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 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

"I sympathise that sometimes there are staff who are overworked or units that are understaffed," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2025

I have longed for a friend; I have sought one who would sympathise with and love me.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley