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- [sim-puh-thahyz]
- /ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪz/
- /ˈsɪm.pə.θaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sim-puh-thahyz]
- /ˈsɪm pəˌθaɪz/
Definitions of sympathise word
- verb without object sympathise to be in sympathy or agreement of feeling; share in a feeling (often followed by with). 1
- verb without object sympathise to feel a compassionate sympathy, as for suffering or trouble (often followed by with). 1
- verb without object sympathise to express sympathy or condole (often followed by with). 1
- verb without object sympathise to be in approving accord, as with a person or cause: to sympathize with a person's aims. 1
- verb without object sympathise to agree, correspond, or accord. 1
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Origin of sympathise
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Middle French sympathiser, equivalent to sympath(ie) sympathy + -iser -ize
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Parts of speech for Sympathise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sympathise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sympathise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sympathise
verb sympathise
- align — If you align yourself with a particular group, you support them because you have the same political aim.
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- commiserate — If you commiserate with someone, you show them pity or sympathy when something unpleasant has happened to them.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
Antonyms for sympathise
Top questions with sympathise
- how to sympathise with someone?
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- how to sympathise when someone dies?
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