WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
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]