as in to sympathize
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
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He learned to empathize with the poor.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
If your organization's success hinges on long-term loyalty, employees' ability to truly empathize with customers’ pain points is vital.
—Julie Hoagland, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Teach them to communicate effectively and empathize with others.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As someone who grew up under the spotlight, Miley Cyrus can empathize with Chappell Roan's approach to navigating fame.
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathize. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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