sympathise

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
  2. verb to feel or express sympathy or compassion
  3. verb be understanding of

Etymology

Borrowed from French sympathiser. By surface analysis, sympathy + -ise.

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Synonyms

sympathize

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