sym·pa·thize 
(sĭmpə-thīz′)
(sĭmpə-thīz′)intr.v. sym·pa·thized, sym·pa·thiz·ing, sym·pa·thiz·es
1. To feel or express compassion, as for another's suffering; commiserate.
2. To share or understand the feelings or ideas of another: sympathized with the goals of the committee.
3. To be in accord; correspond.
sympa·thiz′er n.
sympa·thiz′ing·ly adv.