sympathetically

adverb5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3
listen sympathetically7.0

to listen in a way that shows you care and understand someone's problems

nod sympathetically6.8

to nod your head to show you understand and feel sorry for someone's situation

treat sympathetically6.7

to behave towards or deal with someone or something in a kind and understanding way

respond sympathetically6.5

to reply or react in a caring and understanding manner

restore sympathetically4.5

to repair or renovate something, especially a building, in a way that is sensitive to its original character