English dictionary
Info: This web site is based on WordNet 3.0 from Princeton University.
English verb: sympathise | |||
| 1. | sympathise (emotion) share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of | ||
| Synonyms | sympathize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | experience, feel | ||
| 2. | sympathise (emotion) to feel or express sympathy or compassion | ||
| Synonyms | commiserate, sympathize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | compassionate, condole with, feel for, pity, sympathize with | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | condole | ||
| 3. | sympathise (cognition) be understanding of | ||
| Samples | You don't need to explain--I understand!. | ||
| Synonyms | empathise, empathize, sympathize, understand | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk