sympathize
verb [I] (SUPPORT) (UK usually sympathise) /ˈsɪm.pə.θaɪz/Definition
› to support and agree with someone or something: I sympathize with the general aims of the party, but on this particular issue I'm afraid I disagree.Backing, supporting and defendingDefending and protecting
(Definition of sympathize verb (SUPPORT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -backed suffix (SUPPORTED)
- bang/beat the drum idiom
- behind every great/successful man there stands a woman idiom
- buttress verb
- carry verb (KEEP IN OPERATION)
- countenance verb
- favour noun (SUPPORT)
- favour verb
- fight your corner idiom
- recommend verb
- right behind sb idiom
- speak up for sb/sth phrasal verb
- sponsor verb
- stand shoulder to shoulder with sb idiom
- subscribe to sth phrasal verb
- supportive adjective
- sympathy noun (SUPPORT)
- take up the cudgels for/against sb/sth idiom
- wave/show/fly the flag idiom
- word noun (TALKING)
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