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Sympathise Definition & Meaning

sympathise
verb
  1. share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
  2. to feel or express sympathy or compassion
  3. be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"

"Sympathise" in song lyrics

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  • "now that i gained you, i'm supposed to sympathise"
    Amil f/ Jay-z — Heard it All Before

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Frequently asked questions

What does sympathise mean?
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of to feel or express sympathy or compassion be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
What part of speech is sympathise?
Sympathise is a verb.
How many definitions does sympathise have?
Sympathise has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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