SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

Definition of sympathize

as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 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 Today, 65 percent of Democrats sympathize more with Palestinians, and 17 percent sympathize more with Israelis. — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

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empathize

Verb

Like, reading this book, young high-school students who could really empathize, see themselves in it, which is important to high-school students in a real, visceral way.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The abilities to listen, empathize and show emotional intelligence remain distinctly human capabilities that AI cannot fully replicate.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026