sympathize
verb
sym·pa·thize
ˈsim-pə-ˌthīz 
sympathized; sympathizing
1
: to be in keeping, accord, or harmony
2
: to react or respond in sympathy
3
: to share in suffering or grief : commiserate
sympathize with a friend in trouble
also
: to express such sympathy
4
: to be in sympathy intellectually
sympathize with a proposal
sympathizer
noun
Examples of sympathize in a Sentence
I sympathize but how can I help?
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Answer: The 1798 law was intended to be used against immigrants who might sympathize with the French in the event of a conflict.
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Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
Worried that immigrants could sympathize with the French, the Alien Enemies Act was created to give the president wide powers to imprison and deport non-citizens in time of war.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
However, there were no cameras nor reporters at 1999 Broadway to hear our stories nor sympathize with us.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
In the comments section, fellow Redditor's sympathized with the groom's situation, and agreed that his wife should not have been asking their wedding guests to give money.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
Worried that immigrants could sympathize with the French, the Alien Enemies Act was created to give the president wide powers to imprison and deport non-citizens in time of war.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
However, there were no cameras nor reporters at 1999 Broadway to hear our stories nor sympathize with us.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
In the comments section, fellow Redditor's sympathized with the groom's situation, and agreed that his wife should not have been asking their wedding guests to give money.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sympathize
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympathize. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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sympathize
verb
sym·pa·thize
ˈsim-pə-ˌthīz
sympathized; sympathizing
1
: to share in suffering or grief : to feel or show sympathy
2
: to be in favor of something
sympathizer
noun
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