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Grammar : Verb
Spell : sim-puh-thahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪz



Definition of sympathize

Origin :
  • "to have fellow-feeling," c.1600; see sympathy + -ize. Related: Sympathized; sympathizing.
  • verb feel for, be compassionate
Example sentences :
  • To sympathize with people like that was only to encourage them!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I've been empty too often myself not to sympathize with its condition.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Sir William, in truth, had too much sense to often join or sympathize with these notions.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Their tender hearts will sympathize and aim to alleviate it.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • She had one friend, however, who was always ready to sympathize with her.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Depend upon it, my dear, you will sympathize with me when you have seen as much of the world.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Oh, his way of thinking is like yours; he never says anything I can sympathize with.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I begin to sympathize with the boss, because I know what he felt when I ballyragged him for copy.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • He has not sufficient finesse and sensitiveness to sympathize with the mob.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • Before I sympathize in your pity, my judgment must be convinced that it is reasonable.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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