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Definition of sympathizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
empathyshowing understanding or compassion
- She gave him a sympathizing look after hearing his story.
2.
emotionexpressing pity or sorrow
- He received many sympathizing messages after the loss of his pet.
Origin of sympathizing
Greek, syn (together) + pathos (feeling)
Terms with sympathizing included in their meaning
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sarcastic
used when experiencing or sympathizing with a hardship
Examples of sympathizing in a sentence
They exchanged sympathizing glances during the sad news. She sent a sympathizing note to her friend. Sympathizing words can be very comforting.
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- French:compatissant, ...
- German:mitfühlend, mitleidig, ...
- Italian:compassionevole, solidale, ...
- Spanish:comprensivo, solidario, ...
- Portuguese:compreensivo, compassivo, ...
- Chinese:同情的, 表示同情的, ...
- Japanese:同情的な, 哀れみを示す, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعاطِف, مُتَعَاطِف, ...
- Hebrew:אֶמְפַּתִי, מְנַחֵם, ...
- Russian:сочувствующий, выражающий сожаление, ...
- Ukrainian:співчутливий, жалісливий, ...
- Hindi:सहानुभूतिपूर्ण, सहानुभूतिशील, ...
Definition of sympathize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
feel compassionUS feel pity or sorrow for someone's misfortuneUS
- I sympathize deeply with the victims of the disaster..
2.
understandingUS understand and share another's feelingsUS
- He sympathizes with their struggles.
3.
emotionRare US agree with a sentiment or opinionRare US
- I sympathize with your views on the matter..
Expressions with sympathize
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understand and share another's feelings or emotions
I sympathize with her after the loss of her pet.
Origin of sympathize
Greek, syn (together) + pathos (feeling)
Examples of sympathize in a sentence
We all sympathize with those who have lost their homes. I sympathize with her loss deeply. They sympathize with the victims of the disaster. Many people sympathize with the protestors' demands. I sympathize with the need for change.
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- French:compatir, comprendre, ...
- German:mitfühlen, nachfühlen, ...
- Italian:compatire, empatizzare, ...
- Spanish:compadecer, comprender, ...
- Portuguese:compadecer, solidarizar-se, ...
- Chinese:同情, 理解, ...
- Japanese:同情する, 共感する, ...
- Arabic:تَعَاطَفَ, تَفَهَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִזְדַּהוֹת, לְהִזְדַּהוֹת, ...
- Russian:сочувствовать, сопереживать, ...
- Ukrainian:співчувати, погоджуватися, ...
- Hindi:सहानुभूति रखना, समझना, ...
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