SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

Definition of sympathize

as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize And though some may not sympathize with the lawyers, those that are court appointed are paid significantly less than those paid by private clients, and they are not paid until a case concludes, usually after many months. — Jacob M. Noble, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Coley is an easy character to sympathize with. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026 Another patient, Olivia Blackert, can sympathize with the daily injections, medications, and uncertainty that can come with IVF. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Only the most callous of viewers would fail to sympathize with goalkeeper Matt Turner after seeing an injury compounding the personal tragedy of his partner’s miscarriage. — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

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empathize

Verb

Learning another language can deepen cultural understanding, improve interpersonal communication and encourage people to empathize with other people’s perspectives and experiences.

— Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Art history is full of artists like McNeely and Soutine, on society’s margins and empathizing with our species’ cold, systematic violence toward other animals.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026