sympathise
gb/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/ us/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
B2
Angličtina
együttérez, szimpatizál, egyet tud érteni, összhangban van
SLOVESO
B2
1
együttérez
B2
Vzorec užití:
sympathise (with [someone]) (about/over [something])
I really sympathise with you—losing a job is incredibly stressful.
Nagyon együttérzek veled – a munkahely elvesztése hihetetlenül megterhelő.
It's hard to sympathise with him when he refuses all help.
Nehéz együttérezni vele, amikor minden segítséget visszautasít.
She sympathised with the parents after the accident.
Učební příklady
I sympathise with you.
Együttérzek veled.
We sympathise with the people who lost their homes.
Együttérzünk azokkal az emberekkel, akik elvesztették az otthonukat.
Častá chyba:
Do not use *sympathise* to mean you have the same feelings as someone (that is often *empathise*). In American English the usual spelling is *sympathize*.
Význam
feel sorry for someone
Kolokace
sympathise with someone
|sympathise with the victims
|sympathise with someone's situation
|sympathise with someone's plight
|sympathise deeply
|sympathise greatly
|sympathise sincerely
|sympathise about something
|sympathise over something
|hard to sympathise
Synonyma
feel for (More informal and very common in speech.)
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commiserate (More formal; often used for shared disappointment.)
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pity (Can sound condescending or distant compared with *sympathise*.)
Antonyma
be indifferent (Shows no concern for someone’s situation.)
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be unsympathetic (Shows little or no understanding or kindness.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definice
To feel sad and caring about someone’s problem.
To feel sympathy and concern for someone because they are experiencing trouble, pain, or disappointment.
SLOVESO
C1
2
szimpatizál
B2
Vzorec užití:
sympathise with [a view/idea/cause]
Many residents sympathise with the protesters’ demands.
Sok lakos szimpatizál a tüntetők követeléseivel.
I sympathise with your point, but I think the timing is wrong.
Egyet tudok érteni az álláspontoddal, de szerintem rossz az időzítés.
She didn't sympathise with the idea of banning cars from the centre.
Učební příklady
I sympathise with your opinion.
Egyet tudok érteni a véleményeddel.
He sympathises with their cause.
Szimpatizál az ügyükkel.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *sympathise* when they simply mean 'like' or 'be interested in'. It usually implies moral or emotional support.
Význam
support or agree with
Kolokace
sympathise with a cause
|sympathise with the aims
|sympathise with the idea
|sympathise with their demands
|sympathise with the protesters
|sympathise with the argument
|sympathise strongly
|sympathise instinctively
|broadly sympathise
|politically sympathise
Synonyma
support (More direct; can imply active help.)
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agree with (Focuses on shared opinion rather than compassion.)
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be in favour of (Often used for policies or proposals.)
Antonyma
oppose (Actively or clearly be against an idea or cause.)
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disagree with (Hold a different opinion.)
Témata
opinions
|politics
|society
Definice
To agree with an idea or support a cause.
To understand and approve of an idea, attitude, or aim, even if you do not fully share it or act on it.
SLOVESO
C2
LITERARY
3
Vzorec užití:
[one thing] sympathises with [another]
Their tastes sympathised more than either of them expected.
Az ízlésük jobban összhangban volt, mint bármelyikük gondolta.
His views sympathised with the movement’s ideals.
Nézetei összhangban álltak a mozgalom eszményeivel.
In some families, personalities simply do not sympathise.
Častá chyba:
This sense is uncommon in everyday conversation; learners usually want *agree* or *get on*.
Význam
have similar feelings or views
Kolokace
their views sympathise
|sympathise closely
|sympathise in spirit
|naturally sympathise
Synonyma
align (More modern; often used for goals, interests, or views.)
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be compatible (Focuses on fitting well together.)
Antonyma
conflict (Be in strong disagreement or opposition.)
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clash (Disagree sharply, especially in opinions or personalities.)
Témata
relationships
|opinions
Definice
To match or fit well in feelings or ideas.
To be in agreement or harmony in feelings, character, or opinion.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sympathise
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
US/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sym - path - ise (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: sympathise
- 3rd Person Singular: sympathises
- Present Participle: sympathising
- Past: sympathised
Výrazy
i sympathise (with you)
1/ˈaɪ sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz wˈɪθ jˈu/
fixed phrase
polite sympathy response
A phrase you say to show you feel sorry for someone.
Příklady
- I sympathise, but there isn’t much I can do.
- I sympathise with you—dealing with delays is exhausting.
- We all sympathise over how frustrating the process has been.
Učební příklady
- I sympathise with you.
- I sympathise about your problem.
sympathise with
1/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
use 'with' after sympathise
Use *with* after *sympathise*: 'sympathise with someone/something'.
Příklady
- I sympathise with anyone who has to work night shifts.
- Do you sympathise with their decision?
- It’s hard not to sympathise with the underdog.
Učební příklady
- I sympathise with her.
- They sympathise with the cause.