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sym·pa·thize  audio  (smp-thz) KEY  

intr.v.
sym·pa·thized , sym·pa·thiz·ing , sym·pa·thiz·es
  1. To feel or express compassion, as for another's suffering; commiserate.
  2. To share or understand the feelings or ideas of another: sympathized with the goals of the committee.
  3. To be in accord; correspond.


OTHER FORMS:
sympa·thizer (Noun), sympa·thizing·ly (Adverb)


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