sympathize
UK/'sɪmpə'θaɪz/US/'simpәθaiz/
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Definitions
v.
To feel or express sympathy for someone's trouble
同情，怜悯
v.
To agree with or support an idea, cause, or side
赞同，支持（某观点或事业）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsym-together, with
+
-izeto make, to become
=sympathize
Verb of sympathy: sym- (together) + path (feel) + -ize (to make/do). Note the construction 'sympathize with' — you don't sympathize someone, you sympathize with them.
Root path still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.sympathize with someone同情某人
- 2.sympathize with a cause支持某项事业
- 3.fully sympathize完全理解
- 4.genuinely sympathize真心同情
Example Sentences
- 1.
I really sympathize with what you're going through.
- 2.
Many voters sympathize with the strikers' demands.
- 3.
It's hard not to sympathize with her decision.