empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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Cancers are very loyal and able to empathize with other people's pain and suffering.
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Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The gesture, while ultimately unsuccessful, was appreciated by Wade, who mistakenly believed the league would empathize with their situation.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
People respect that and can empathize and then offer support.
—Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Take the time to actively listen, empathize, and acknowledge their feelings.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2024
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Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The gesture, while ultimately unsuccessful, was appreciated by Wade, who mistakenly believed the league would empathize with their situation.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
People respect that and can empathize and then offer support.
—Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Take the time to actively listen, empathize, and acknowledge their feelings.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2024
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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