Sympathize: meaning, definitions and examples

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sympathize

 

[ ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feelings

To feel or express compassion or sympathy for someone or something. It involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.

Synonyms

commiserate, empathize, pity

Examples of usage

  • I sympathize with you during this difficult time.
  • She sympathized with the homeless man and offered to help.
  • We should all sympathize with those who are less fortunate.

Translations

Translations of the word "sympathize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simpatizar

🇮🇳 सहानुभूति रखना

🇩🇪 sympathisieren

🇮🇩 bersimpati

🇺🇦 співчувати

🇵🇱 sympatyzować

🇯🇵 同情する (どうじょうする)

🇫🇷 compatir

🇪🇸 simpatizar

🇹🇷 sempati duymak

🇰🇷 동정하다

🇸🇦 يتعاطف

🇨🇿 sympatizovat

🇸🇰 sympatizovať

🇨🇳 同情 (tóngqíng)

🇸🇮 sočustvovati

🇮🇸 samúð

🇰🇿 жанашырлық таныту

🇬🇪 თანაგრძნობა

🇦🇿 simpatiya göstərmək

🇲🇽 simpatizar

Etymology

The word 'sympathize' originated from the Greek word 'sympathein', which means 'to feel with'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. The concept of sympathy and compassion has been an important part of human interaction throughout history, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of understanding and sharing the emotions of others.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,188, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.