1. past tense of sympathise; felt or expressed sympathy for someone’s suffering or misfortune
Usage: British spelling
2. past tense of sympathise; agreed with or supported someone’s feelings, opinions, or actions
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• She sympathised with the victims of the natural disaster.
• The teacher sympathised with the struggling student.
• He sympathised with their political views.
• Many people sympathised with the workers’ demands for better pay.
• The counselor sympathised with her difficult situation.
• They sympathised with his decision to leave the company.