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. Golden State:

   The experience, the opportunity to represent your country is one that you all dream about growing up, so to see that opportunity taken away, you can only sympathize with Brad.

2. Rob Portman:

   I sympathize with his policy analysis. I agree with him that it's stupid for us to put our companies in this situation... and for us to -- you know, blame the companies rather than blaming ourselves -- is a copout.

3. Zachary Taylor:

   As American freemen we can not but sympathize in all efforts to extend the blessings of civil and political liberty, but at the same time we are warned by the admonitions of history and the voice of our own beloved Washington to abstain from entangling alliances with foreign nations.

4. Queen Elizabeth second son:

   I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein, his suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathize with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure.

5. King Harald V:

   The terrible incident makes a deep impression on all of us, i sympathize with you who are entering New Year with sorrow and uncertainty. With you who have lost your homes and who right now are desperate and do not see a way forward.