empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
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empathized;
empathizing
Definition of empathize
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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Other Words from empathize
empathizer
\ ˈem-pə-ˌthī-zər
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noun
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noun
Examples of empathize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To vote, volunteer, serve, listen, learn, empathize, circulate power rather than hoard it. — CBS News, "Eric Liu on what makes a true patriot," 1 Sep. 2019 But the well-meaning person who says the wrong thing or fails to empathize, the consequences of their actions are the same. — Emma Dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Handmaid’s Tale: O-T Fagbenle Delves Into the Tangled June/Luke/Nick Love Triangle," 20 June 2019 And for the students, that starts with learning to empathize with each other, Avila said. — Dallas News, "A doctor who actually listens? New Fort Worth medical school aims to train students in empathy," 13 July 2019 Morgan always empathized with Kim, always took his side. — Tim Rohan, SI.com, "After a Career of Being Misunderstood, Byung-Hyun Kim Is at Peace," 3 July 2019 The experiences of his childhood gave him the drive to succeed, to empathize with those less fortunate and to place a value on education because of his lack of a formal education. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Melvin Greenwald, downtown parking firm co-owner, dies," 8 June 2019 Any animal that can recognize itself in a mirror, Gallup thinks, can potentially recognize that others have their own minds and even empathize with them. — Quanta Magazine, "A ‘Self-Aware’ Fish Raises Doubts About a Cognitive Test," 12 Dec. 2018 Rick Tocchet empathizes with Chara after an errant shot by Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Mario Lemieux in 1992 cracked him in the jaw. — Stephen Whyno, SFChronicle.com, "In NHL, broken jaw doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to sit," 7 June 2019 When an outsider joins the ranks of our friends or colleagues, empathizing with them aligns with that goal. — K.n.c., The Economist, "How to increase empathy and unite society," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'empathize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for empathize
empathize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of empathize
: to have the same feelings as another person : to feel empathy for someone
See the full definition for empathize in the English Language Learners Dictionary
empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
| \ ˈem-pə-ˌthīz
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empathized;
empathizing
Kids Definition of empathize
: to share the same feelings as another person : to feel empathy
I empathize with your situation.
empathize
intransitive verb
em·pa·thize
variants:
or British empathise \ ˈem-pə-ˌthīz
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empathized
or British empathised;
empathizing
or British empathising
Medical Definition of empathize
: to experience empathy
adults unable to empathize with a child's frustrations