1. (

• sympathize ,
• sympathise ,

) share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of ;

2. (

• commiserate ,
• sympathize ,
• sympathise

) to feel or express sympathy or compassion ;

3. (

• sympathize ,
• sympathise ,
• empathize ,
• empathise ,
• understand ,

) be understanding of; "You don't need to explain;