sympathize
verb
sym·pa·thize
ˈsim-pə-ˌthīz 
sympathized; sympathizing
1
: to be in keeping, accord, or harmony
2
: to react or respond in sympathy
3
: to share in suffering or grief : commiserate
sympathize with a friend in trouble
also
: to express such sympathy
4
: to be in sympathy intellectually
sympathize with a proposal
sympathizer
noun
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I sympathize but how can I help?
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Bohdan grinned or hugged or sympathized with his castmates as needed.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
While most Americans sympathize with Israel, a segment of the Democratic Party is harshly critical of the U.S. ally and, in some cases, openly pro-Hamas.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Oct. 2024
In the comments section of the post, many people sympathized with the bride's situation, understanding why her feelings have been hurt by her sister and brother's behavior.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympathize. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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sympathize
verb
sym·pa·thize
ˈsim-pə-ˌthīz
sympathized; sympathizing
1
: to share in suffering or grief : to feel or show sympathy
2
: to be in favor of something
sympathizer
noun
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