Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of deep pity and compassion for someone who is suffering, especially because of some adverse circumstance or tragedy

“The family received an outpouring of sympathy from their community after the loss of their loved one.”

2. noun

a feeling of kinship or shared understanding with someone

“The two friends felt a deep sense of sympathy for each other’s struggles.”

3. verb

to feel or express pity or compassion for someone who is suffering

“She sympathized with the refugee family who had lost their home in the war.”

4. verb

to share or feel the same feelings or opinions as someone

“The two politicians tried to sympathize with the public’s concerns about the economy.”