sympathise
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
verb
- To feel or express sadness or pity for someone who is suffering or having problems.
- She sympathised with the family's grief and offered her support.
- I really sympathise with you after hearing about your loss.
- It's easy to sympathise with the victims of the natural disaster.
- To support or agree with an idea, opinion, or group.
- He sympathised with the workers' demands for better pay.
- Many people sympathise with the goals of the environmental movement.
- I sympathise with your view that the rules are too strict.