Sympathise (Verb)

Meaning ¹

To feel or express sympathy or compassion.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Sympathize
• Commiserate

Hypernyms

• Feel For
• Sympathize With
• Pity
• Condole With

Hyponyms

• Condole

Related Words

• Sympathy (noun)
• Sympathiser (noun)

Meaning ²

Be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Empathise
• Understand
• Sympathize
• Empathize

Related Words

• Sympathy (noun)

Meaning ³

Share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Sympathize

Hypernyms

• Feel

Related Words

• Sympathy (noun)
• Sympathiser (noun)