sympathise
gb/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/ us/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
B2
Kiingereza
együttérez, szimpatizál, egyet tud érteni, összhangban van
KITENZI
B2
1
együttérez
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I sympathise with you.
Együttérzek veled.
We sympathise with the people who lost their homes.
Együttérzünk azokkal az emberekkel, akik elvesztették az otthonukat.
Kosa la kawaida:
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*.
Maana
feel sorry for someone
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
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*.)
Vinyume
be indifferent (Shows no concern for someone’s situation.)
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be unsympathetic (Shows little or no understanding or kindness.)
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Ufafanuzi
To feel sad and caring about someone’s problem.
To feel sympathy and concern for someone because they are experiencing trouble, pain, or disappointment.
KITENZI
C1
2
szimpatizál
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I sympathise with your opinion.
Egyet tudok érteni a véleményeddel.
He sympathises with their cause.
Szimpatizál az ügyükkel.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use *sympathise* when they simply mean 'like' or 'be interested in'. It usually implies moral or emotional support.
Maana
support or agree with
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
oppose (Actively or clearly be against an idea or cause.)
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disagree with (Hold a different opinion.)
Mada
opinions
|politics
|society
Ufafanuzi
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.
KITENZI
C2
LITERARY
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is uncommon in everyday conversation; learners usually want *agree* or *get on*.
Maana
have similar feelings or views
Miunganiko ya maneno
their views sympathise
|sympathise closely
|sympathise in spirit
|naturally sympathise
Visawe
align (More modern; often used for goals, interests, or views.)
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be compatible (Focuses on fitting well together.)
Vinyume
conflict (Be in strong disagreement or opposition.)
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clash (Disagree sharply, especially in opinions or personalities.)
Mada
relationships
|opinions
Ufafanuzi
To match or fit well in feelings or ideas.
To be in agreement or harmony in feelings, character, or opinion.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
sympathise
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
US/sˈɪmpˌæθˌaɪz/
Silabi na mkazo
sym - path - ise (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: sympathise
- 3rd Person Singular: sympathises
- Present Participle: sympathising
- Past: sympathised
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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'.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I sympathise with her.
- They sympathise with the cause.