sympathise
Translation
to sympathize, to feel pity for sb., to support an idea or person
Examples
I sympathise with you, it's a difficult situation.
I sympathize with you, it's a difficult situation.
He sympathises with the aims of the organisation.
He sympathizes with the aims of the organization.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb./sth.)) to feel or express sympathy for (sb./sth.) I really sympathize with her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commiserate, empathize; Antonyms: oppose, disagree
Etymology
From Greek 'sym-' (with, together) + 'pathos' (feeling, suffering). Literally 'to feel with'.
Memory Tips
Think 'sym-' (same) + 'path'. You are on the same emotional path as someone. The '-ise' spelling is the British variant; '-ize' is standard in American English.