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sympathizing

UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

sympathizinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɪŋ/
More accurate tagging: present-participle adjective derived from the verb “sympathize”.
She gave him a sympathizing look when he explained his difficult situation.
Elle lui a lancé un regard compatissant lorsqu’il a expliqué sa situation difficile.
Additional translations
empathiqueEmployé pour insister sur la compréhension des sentiments d’autrui.
Synonyms
supportive
compassionate
understanding
empathetic
caring
kindhearted
considerate
tenderhearted
warmhearted
sympathizingnoun
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
compatissanceSoutenu ou littéraire.
Constant sympathizing can sometimes be exhausting for the listener.
Une compatissance constante peut parfois être épuisante pour l’auditeur.
sympathizeverb

sympathizing

Gerund

sympathized
Past Simple
sympathized
Past Participle
sympathizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/
compatir àExprime la compassion ou la compréhension face à la souffrance, aux difficultés ou à la situation de quelqu’un.
I sympathize with her situation, having gone through something similar myself.
Je compatis à sa situation, ayant moi-même vécu quelque chose de similaire.
être favorable àS’emploie pour exprimer l’appui ou la sympathie envers une cause, une opinion ou une proposition.
Many economists sympathize with the proposal to raise the minimum wage.
De nombreux économistes sont favorables à la proposition d’augmenter le salaire minimum.
Additional translations
éprouver de la sympathie pourEmploi plus général pour marquer une compréhension bienveillante ou une adhésion affective.
Synonyms
condole
relate
share
empathize
understand
console
commiserate

Definitions

sympathizinggerund / present participle
Showing or expressing compassion or understanding for someone else's feelings or situation.
She gave him a sympathizing look when he explained his difficult situation.
sympathizingnoun
The act or process of showing sympathy or compassion.
Constant sympathizing can sometimes be exhausting for the listener.
sympathizeverb
To share or understand the feelings or ideas of another person.
I sympathize with her situation, having gone through something similar myself.
To express compassion or support for someone experiencing hardship or distress.
He sympathized with the victims of the disaster and offered his help.
To approve of or support a cause, opinion, or position.
Many economists sympathize with the proposal to raise the minimum wage.
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