Akademik

sympathise

verb

1. share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

• Syn: ↑sympathize

• Derivationally related forms: ↑sympathiser, ↑sympathy, ↑sympathizer (for: ↑sympathize), ↑sympathy (for: ↑sympathize)

• Hypernyms: ↑feel, ↑experience

• Verb Frames:

- Somebody ——s

- Somebody ——s PP

2. be understanding of

- You don't need to explain—I understand!

• Verb Frames:

- Somebody ——s something

- Somebody ——s somebody

3. to feel or express sympathy or compassion

• Hyponyms: ↑condole

• Verb Frames:

- Somebody ——s

- Somebody ——s PP

Useful english dictionary. 2012.