🤗sympathize

verb
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/

Meaning

to feel or express compassion or pity for someone else’s situation
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example Sentences

I sympathize with you on the loss of your pet.

I sympathize with your loss.

Example Expressions

sympathize with

Synonyms

pity, commiserate, empathize, console, understand, feel for
Entry 1
pity, commiserate, empathize, console
Entry 2
empathize, commiserate, understand, feel for

Antonyms

ignore, disregard, neglect, dismiss
Entry 1
ignore, disregard, neglect
Entry 2
ignore, dismiss, disregard

Collocations

sympathize deeply, sympathize with someone, sympathize over loss, sympathize with, deeply sympathize, sympathize completely, sympathize sincerely, sympathize wholeheartedly
Entry 1
sympathize deeply, sympathize with someone, sympathize over loss
Entry 2
sympathize with, deeply sympathize, sympathize completely, sympathize sincerely, sympathize wholeheartedly

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