v. 25B6; verb
he sympathized with his wife : PITY, feel sorry for, show compassion for, commiserate, offer condolences to, feel for, show concern, show interest; console, comfort, solace, soothe, support, encourage; empathize with, identify with, understand, relate to.
they sympathize with the critique : AGREE WITH, support, be in favour of, go along with, favour, approve of, back, side with.