
Sympathize
Feeling Connection
Use when expressing emotional understanding with someone's situation.

Despite never being poor, he could sympathize with the homeless.
Supportive Tone
Implies a comforting attitude towards someone else's hardship.

I sympathize with your loss and am here for you.
Not Necessarily Agreement
Sympathizing doesn't always mean you agree with the reasons behind someone's feelings.

She sympathized with his sadness, though she found his fears unfounded.
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