empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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This silence allows both partners to empathize with each other and make a more thoughtful decision.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Everett’s evocative prose and unflinching narrative invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about America’s past while empathizing deeply with Jim’s plight.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The Simpsons is a generous show — allowing viewers the opportunity to empathize with so many characters.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Someone with an overloaded brain can begin to dissociate from their lives and ultimately become removed from their ability to empathize with others, Cook said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Everett’s evocative prose and unflinching narrative invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about America’s past while empathizing deeply with Jim’s plight.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The Simpsons is a generous show — allowing viewers the opportunity to empathize with so many characters.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Someone with an overloaded brain can begin to dissociate from their lives and ultimately become removed from their ability to empathize with others, Cook said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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empathize
intransitive verb
em·pa·thize
variants
or British empathise
empathized or British empathised; empathizing or British empathising
: to experience empathy
adults unable to empathize with a child's frustrations
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