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sympathize vs sympathize with

sympathize with vs sympathize

sympathize and sympathize with both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sympathize No No Yes No
sympathize with No No Yes No
As verbs, sympathize with is a hypernym of sympathize; that is, sympathize with is a word with a broader meaning than sympathize:
  • sympathize: to feel or express sympathy or compassion
  • sympathize with: share the suffering of
Other hypernyms of sympathize include compassionate, condole with, feel for, pity.
sympathize (verb) sympathize with (verb)
be understanding of share the suffering of
to feel or express sympathy or compassion
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
Difference between sympathize and sympathize with

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