SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

Definition of sympathize

as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026 The worse things get, the more this movie sympathizes with Gary and Irwin for their parts in it. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 May 2026 But people who love this town can’t help but sympathize with the narrator’s ex a little bit. — Spin Team, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026 On social media, parents who have been-there-done-that sympathized with the handlers. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize

empathize

Verb

Like, reading this book, young high-school students who could really empathize, see themselves in it, which is important to high-school students in a real, visceral way.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The abilities to listen, empathize and show emotional intelligence remain distinctly human capabilities that AI cannot fully replicate.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026