1. feeling or expressing compassion or understanding for someone’s suffering or difficulties
Usage: present participle of sympathise; British spelling
2. agreeing with or supporting a particular opinion, cause, or group
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• She was sympathising with her friend who had lost her job.
• The counselor spent time sympathising with the grieving family.
• Many citizens were sympathising with the protesters’ demands.
• He found himself sympathising with the opposing political party.
• The teacher was sympathising with students struggling with the difficult assignment.
• Local residents were sympathising with the environmental campaign.