sympathize

Meaning

Verb

• To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.
• To support, favour, have sympathy (with a political cause or movement, a side in a conflict / in an action).
• To say in an expression of sympathy.
• To have a common feeling, as of bodily pleasure or pain.
• To share (a feeling or experience).
• To agree; to be in accord; to harmonize.

Origin

• From French sympathiser.