Sympathised is a verb that implies communication and solidarity with someone who is experiencing difficult times. There are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of sympathised, such as empathised, understood, commiserated, consoled, supported, encouraged, or comforted. Empathised refers to putting yourself in someone else's position to understand their feelings and emotions. Understood conveys comprehending the situation without necessarily sharing the same emotions. Commiserated indicates that you are sharing the same feelings as the other person who is going through a rough patch. Consoled means to restore or soothe someone in distress. Supported implies underpinning someone in need. Encouraged helps uplift and inspire them. Lastly, comforted means to give emotional support.