empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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Most people are born with the ability to empathize, to understand mistakes in context and to forgive errors.
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Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Your ability to listen and empathize will not only strengthen your bonds but also create a magical atmosphere of trust and understanding in your circle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
On social media, people began empathizing with Cooper’s plight.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
The audience is living vicariously through her and empathizing with her, hopefully.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Your ability to listen and empathize will not only strengthen your bonds but also create a magical atmosphere of trust and understanding in your circle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
On social media, people began empathizing with Cooper’s plight.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
The audience is living vicariously through her and empathizing with her, hopefully.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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