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sympathize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'sympathize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sympathize [ v. i.]
- To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.
- To feel in consequence of what another feels; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.
- To agree; to be in accord; to harmonize.
2 . Sympathize [ v. t.]
- To experience together.
- To ansew to; to correspond to.

Meaning of 'sympathize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sympathize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be understanding of
Example in sentence:
  • You don't need to explain--I understand!