Sympathise Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz
SIM-puh-thyz
sˈɪmpəθˌaɪz
SIM-puh-thyz
Definition
To show that you understand and share someone else’s feelings, especially when they are sad or upset.
Usage & Nuances
British spelling is 'sympathise'; American is 'sympathize'. Often followed by 'with' ("I sympathise with you"). It is different from 'empathise', which means to deeply feel what someone else feels. Formal or semi-formal register.
Spanish: simpatizar - compadecersePortuguese (BR): simpatizar - entender (sentimentos)Portuguese (PT): simpatizar - compreender (sentimentos)Chinese (Simplified): 同情 - 理解（感受）Chinese (Traditional): 同情 - 理解（感受）Hindi: सहानुभूति रखना - हमदर्दी जतानाArabic: يتعاطف - يواسيBengali: সহানুভূতি প্রকাশ করা - সহানুভূতি দেখানোRussian: сочувствоватьJapanese: 同情するVietnamese: đồng cảmKorean: 동정하다Turkish: sempati duymak - anlayış göstermekUrdu: ہمدردی کرناIndonesian: bersimpati
Example Sentences
I sympathise with your situation.
basic
People often sympathise when someone loses a loved one.
basic
She sympathised with her friend during hard times.
basic
You don’t have to agree, but you can at least sympathise.
natural
I can sympathise — I’ve been there myself.
natural
Not everyone will sympathise with your complaints.
natural