sympathize

UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/

Translations

sympathizeverb
sympathized
Past Simple
sympathized
Past Participle
sympathizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/
I sympathize with your situation.
Я сочувствую вашей ситуации.

Definitions

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.