sympathise
pronunciation
How to pronounce sympathise in British English:
UK ['sɪmpəθaɪz]
How to pronounce sympathise in American English:
US ['sɪmpəˌθaɪz]
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- Verb:
- share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
- to feel or express sympathy or compassion
- be understanding of
Word Origin
- sympathise (v.)
- chiefly British English spelling of sympathize (q.v.); for suffix, see -ize. Related: Sympathised; sympathising.
Example
- 1. Even most of the judges sympathise .
- 2. Far from revulsion , it seems that many americans sympathise with them .
- 3. One can sympathise with the needs of the organisers and their sponsors .
- 4. One might use such an ability to manipulate , or control , just as much as to understand or sympathise .
- 5. As a man whose espresso is rarely complete without a laptop alongside it , I sympathise with your plight .