Basic Details
Word: Sympathize
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To feel, show, or express pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune; to share or understand another's feelings or emotions.
Synonyms: Commiserate, empathize, feel for
Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, be indifferent
Idioms and Phrases
- Sympathize with: To express or feel sympathy for someone. Example: "She sympathized with her friend after the loss of his pet."
- Have a sympathetic ear: To listen to someone with understanding and compassion. Example: "He always has a sympathetic ear when I need to talk."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I sympathize with those who have lost their homes in the flood.
Example 2: She sympathized deeply with the victims of the accident.
Example 3: Although he disagreed, he tried to sympathize with their viewpoint.
Fun Fact
The word "sympathize" comes from the Greek word "sympatheia," meaning "fellow feeling." It entered English in the early 17th century.
Famous Quote
"Sympathy is two hearts tugging at one load." Charles H. Parkhurst
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sympathize" mean?
a) To ignore someone's feelings
b) To share or understand another's feelings
c) To argue with someone
d) To laugh at someone
Answer: b) To share or understand another's feelings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sympathize"?
a) Commiserate
b) Ignore
c) Disregard
d) Laugh
Answer: a) Commiserate
3. Which is an antonym of "sympathize"?
a) Empathize
b) Feel for
c) Be indifferent
d) Understand
Answer: c) Be indifferent
4. Which sentence uses "sympathize" correctly?
a) She sympathized with her friend during the hard time.
b) He sympathized the task quickly.
c) They sympathize football every Sunday.
d) I sympathize to the school yesterday.
Answer: a) She sympathized with her friend during the hard time.
5. What does the phrase "have a sympathetic ear" mean?
a) To listen with understanding and compassion
b) To ignore someone
c) To argue loudly
d) To laugh at someone
Answer: a) To listen with understanding and compassion
