Console and Sympathize

Console

Console verb - To ease the grief or distress of.
Usage example: the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral

Sympathize and console are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sympathize" instead a verb "Console".

Sympathize

Sympathize verb - To feel or express sympathy or compassion.
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Synonyms for Sympathize

Console and sympathize are semantically related. You can use "Console" instead a verb "Sympathize".

Common collocations

time console time sympathize time

Both words in one sentence

  • Illinia's Paradox (The Me Time Rule): If you are having a one-on-one conversation with an angsty user and trying to console them, it may seem as though the best way to help would be to sympathize and relate to them by telling about your own experiences with the subject.
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