Sentence:  Some old people keep young at heart in spite of wrinkles and gray hairs, can <WSD>sympathize</WSD> with children's little cares and joys, make them feel at home, and can hide wise lessons under pleasant plays, giving and receiving friendship in the sweetest way. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.