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sympathize.

To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected; to feel for.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected; to feel for.

    Canada · US · intransitive
  2. To support, favour, have sympathy (with a political cause or movement, a side in a conflict / in an action).

    Canada · US · intransitive
  3. To say in an expression of sympathy.

    Canada · US · transitive
  4. To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.

    Canada · US · intransitive
  5. To share (a feeling or experience).

    Canada · US · obsolete · transitive
  6. To agree; to be in accord; to harmonize.

    Canada · US · intransitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French sympathiser. By surface analysis, sympathy + -ize. Displaced native Old English efnþrōwian (literally “to suffer with or together”).

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