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sympathize

/sɪmˈpæθaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does sympathize mean?

verb

To feel or show sympathy for someone or something, or to share the feelings of someone else. To understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

"She tried to sympathize with her friend who had lost her job."

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