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Sympathize (Verb)

Share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of.

Verbs of feeling.

The audience seemed to sympathize with the actor's portrayal of a grieving mother who had just lost her child.
She was able to sympathize with her coworkers, who were frustrated with their new boss and his unyielding demands.
Friends and family members gather around to sympathize with the newly widowed woman, offering their condolences.
He claims that he can't sympathize with the environmentalists' cause due to economic reasons and the business consequences.
People from all walks of life began to sympathize with their plight and donated generously to help alleviate their suffering.

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

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

I can sympathize with your concerns about the difficult situation.
Everyone in the town came together to sympathize with the family who lost their home in the fire.
She's been through a similar experience, so she can sympathize with your feelings.
Her expression changed as she began to sympathize with the character's struggles in the story.
It's easy to sympathize with the frustration that comes with waiting in long lines.

To feel or express sympathy or compassion.

Verbs of feeling.

She couldn't help but sympathize with the family who had lost their home in the fire.
After listening to the woman's story, he began to sympathize with her struggles to overcome addiction.
Her expression changed to one of sorrow as she began to sympathize with the mother's loss of her child.
Many people sympathize with the plight of the homeless and donate to local charities to help them.
It wasn't easy for her to sympathize with her ex-husband's new relationship because she still cared for him deeply.