Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz wɪð/
noun a person who shows understanding and support for someone else's feelings
A1 I sympathize with your loss.
A2 She sympathizes with the struggles of the homeless.
B1 The counselor sympathized with the student's anxiety.
B2 As a parent, I sympathize with the challenges of raising a teenager.
C1 The politician sympathized with the plight of the refugees.
C2 Having experienced similar hardships, I can sympathize with your situation.
verb to express compassion or understanding for someone else's emotions or situation
A1 I sympathize with my friend who is feeling sad.
A2 She sympathizes with the struggles of single parents.
B1 I sympathize with the difficulties you are facing in your new job.
B2 As a teacher, I sympathize with the challenges students have in learning a new language.
C1 The therapist sympathizes with the trauma experienced by her patients.
C2 Having gone through a similar situation herself, she can truly sympathize with the pain of others.
formal I sympathize with the challenges you are facing in your new role.
informal I totally sympathize with your situation, it must be tough.
slang I feel you, I totally sympathize with what you're going through.
figurative As a parent, I can sympathize with the struggle of balancing work and family life.
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