· share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
Synonym(s): sympathize
Hypernym(s): feel, experience
· to feel or express sympathy or compassion
Synonym(s): commiserate, sympathize
Hypernym(s): feel_for, pity, compassionate, condole_with, sympathize_with
· be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
Synonym(s): sympathize, empathize, empathise, understand