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   sym·pa·thize

   /ˈsimpəˌTHīz/

   verb

   • 1. feel or express sympathy: "it is easy to understand and sympathize with his predicament" Similar pityfeel/be sorry forshow sympathy forbe sympathetic towardshow compassion forbe compassionate towardcommiserateoffer condolences tofeel forshow concernshow interestconsoleoffer consolation tocomfortsolacesoothesuccorbe supportive ofsupportencourageempathize withidentify withunderstandrelate tobe en rapport withcare forweep forgrieve forbleed forOpposite disregard
   • 2. agree with a sentiment or opinion: "they sympathize with critiques of traditional theory" Similar agreesupportbe in sympathybe sympathetic towardbe in favor ofgo alongfavorbe well disposed toapprove ofcommendbackside withalignencourageOpposite disapprove

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘suffer with another person’): from French sympathiser, from sympathie ‘sympathy, friendly understanding’ (see sympathy).

   Scrabble Points: 29

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