Source : WordNet®

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