verb
to understand someone's problems and feel sorry for them
I sympathize with you; this must be very difficult.
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Usually followed by with.
Common phrases & grammar
sympathize with someone · deeply sympathize
American English
How to pronounce sympathizes
verbB2
SIHMpuhthaizihz
/ˈsɪm.pəˌθaɪ.zɪz/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: sympathize
to understand someone's problems and feel sorry for them
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
to support an idea or group because you agree with it
Many workers sympathize with the protesters.
Common phrases & grammar
sympathize with a cause
Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ing.