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Sympathize

/sˈɪmpəˌθaɪz/
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(verb) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected

It is easier to sympathize with sorrow than to sympathize with joy.
I couldn't but sympathize with the girl who had lost her parents in the accident.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is easy to ____ with the main character of the book because he faces many challenges that we all understand today.

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