Pronunciation

/səˈmɪθəˌaɪz/

Definitions

• Verb: To feel or express sympathy or understanding towards someone else’s feelings or situation. (nouns: sympathy)
• Noun: Sympathy, the feeling of compassion and concern for others’ suffering.

Phrases

• “Sympathize with someone” means to share or acknowledge their feelings of sorrow or pain.
• “Show sympathy” is an action to express one’s understanding and support.
• “In sympathy” describes being on the same wavelength emotionally.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “She could easily sympathize with her friend’s loss.”
• Noun: “His kind words conveyed a deep sense of sympathy for her situation.”
• “The community came together to sympathize with the victims of the disaster.”

Synonyms

• Commiserate
• Feel for
• Pity
• Mourn
• Understand

Antonyms

• Detach
• Disregard
• Lack empathy
• Insensitive
• Indifferent