sympathise v 1: share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of [syn: {sympathize}, {sympathise}] 2: to feel or express sympathy or compassion [syn: {commiserate}, {sympathize}, {sympathise}] 3: be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!" [syn: {sympathize}, {sympathise}, {empathize}, {empathise}, {understand}]