Synonyms for sympathize
ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪzsym·pa·thize

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1. sympathize, sympathiseverb

   share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

   Synonyms:
   empathise, commiserate, sympathise, empathize, understand

2. sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understandverb

   be understanding of

   "You don't need to explain--I understand!"

   Synonyms:
   see, translate, realize, sympathise, realise, commiserate, understand, empathize, infer, read, empathise, interpret

3. commiserate, sympathize, sympathiseverb

   to feel or express sympathy or compassion

   Synonyms:
   empathise, commiserate, sympathise, empathize, understand

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1. • Feel
   • Sympathize With

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1. sympathizeverb

   Synonyms:
   have sympathy, commiserate, condole with, agree, be in accord

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1. List of paraphrases for "sympathize":

   commiserate, sympathise, empathize

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How to use sympathize in a sentence?

1. Siyakhangela Ngevu:

   It was full right up to the gate with some children forcing themselves in with security guards finding it hard to control the situation, i sympathize with people have lost their loved ones. It wasn’t my intention for this to happen. I request that we calm down and let the police do their job and take it from there.

2. President Andrew Parsons:

   I cannot even imagine how painful it is to be a Ukrainian right now, i try to sympathize and try to empathize. It’s difficult. My country is not at war, and my family is not hiding themselves in the subways of the capital of my nation.

3. Larry Magid:

   It's a way to express empathy, the problem with the' Like' button is it's great if you say,' I just turned 30' or' I won the lottery'... but if someone has a life event such as the death of a parent or a dog or losing their job or other things that are negative, there's no easy way to click' I hear you. I feel your pain. I sympathize with you'... There's no simple way so people' like' it and I've been in that same dilemma where do I' like' the fact that somebody just had a bad experience ?

4. The Prince:

   I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein. Jeffrey Epstein suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for Jeffrey Epstein victims, and I deeply sympathize with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure, i can only hope that, in time, they will be able to rebuild their lives. Of course, I am willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required.

5. David Barram:

   First off, all these media outlets who call the election have called it for Joe Biden, I think the winner is pretty clear, but I sympathize with The GSA Administrator Emily Murphy, but, you know, I have confidence in Emily to do the right thing. I'm expecting the best for Emily. The GSA administrators have to stand together. So, I hope it works well for her and I hope it works well for the country.