Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garner-sympathy
verb phrase
/ˈɡɑrnər ˈsɪmpəθi/
Definition
To gather emotional support or understanding from others, often in relation to a difficult situation.
Examples
- After sharing her story, she was able to garner sympathy from her friends.
- The charity event aimed to garner sympathy for the victims of the disaster.
- He wrote an open letter to garner sympathy for his cause.
Meaning
The term refers to the process of earning or collecting feelings of compassion and care from people around you.
Synonyms
- Attract compassion
- Obtain understanding
- Earn support
