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Sympathy
01
feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering
Examples
She expressed sympathy for her friend who had lost a loved one.
His sympathy towards the homeless led him to volunteer at a local shelter.
02
a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding
Examples
I have some sympathy for this view, as it aligns with my own beliefs.
The council showed sympathy for the proposal, considering it beneficial for the community.
03
a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other
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