sympathise
gb/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/ us/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
együttérez, szimpatizál, egyet tud érteni, összhangban van
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
1
együttérez
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
I sympathise with you.
Együttérzek veled.
We sympathise with the people who lost their homes.
Együttérzünk azokkal az emberekkel, akik elvesztették az otthonukat.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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*.
ਅਰਥ
feel sorry for someone
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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*.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
be indifferent (Shows no concern for someone’s situation.)
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be unsympathetic (Shows little or no understanding or kindness.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|relationships
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To feel sad and caring about someone’s problem.
To feel sympathy and concern for someone because they are experiencing trouble, pain, or disappointment.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
2
szimpatizál
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
I sympathise with your opinion.
Egyet tudok érteni a véleményeddel.
He sympathises with their cause.
Szimpatizál az ügyükkel.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use *sympathise* when they simply mean 'like' or 'be interested in'. It usually implies moral or emotional support.
ਅਰਥ
support or agree with
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
oppose (Actively or clearly be against an idea or cause.)
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disagree with (Hold a different opinion.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
opinions
|politics
|society
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C2
LITERARY
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This sense is uncommon in everyday conversation; learners usually want *agree* or *get on*.
ਅਰਥ
have similar feelings or views
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
their views sympathise
|sympathise closely
|sympathise in spirit
|naturally sympathise
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
align (More modern; often used for goals, interests, or views.)
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be compatible (Focuses on fitting well together.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conflict (Be in strong disagreement or opposition.)
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clash (Disagree sharply, especially in opinions or personalities.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
relationships
|opinions
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To match or fit well in feelings or ideas.
To be in agreement or harmony in feelings, character, or opinion.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
sympathise
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
US/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
sym - path - ise (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: sympathise
- 3rd Person Singular: sympathises
- Present Participle: sympathising
- Past: sympathised
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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'.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I sympathise with her.
- They sympathise with the cause.