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sympathise

/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/ /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

Meanings
verb
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.

Examples :

"When she heard about her friend's car accident, Sarah sympathised with her distress. "
emotion mind human attitude character soul

Related Words

Illustration instinctively

instinctively adverb

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

"When the baby started to cry, the mother instinctively picked her up. "

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration sympathy

sympathy noun

/ˈsɪmpəθi/

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another; compassion.

"Seeing her friend crying after failing the test, Sarah felt a lot of sympathy for her. "

Illustration frustrating

frustrating verb

/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

Illustration affected

affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration harmonize

harmonize verb

/ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/

To be in harmonious agreement.

"The students' opinions on the project harmonized, leading to a successful outcome. "

Illustration consequence

consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

Illustration sympathised

sympathised verb

/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/ /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/

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.

"Seeing her tears, I sympathised with her disappointment at not getting the job. "

Illustration feelings

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."