empathize

verb

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em·pa·thize | \ ˈem-pə-ˌthīz

empathized; empathizing

Definition of empathize

intransitive verb

: to experience empathy empathized with his son's fears

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Examples of empathize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anybody who has ever had their claim to their identity challenged can empathize with Chris’ frantic attempts to prove himself. — Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2021 People in your network will empathize, but remember, this is a trying time for everyone. — Gerry Valentine, Forbes, 26 May 2021 Most of the people in the room could empathize with Palmer. — Jennifer Miller, Washington Post, 24 May 2021 Human viewers empathize with this cephalopod, whose intelligence and curiosity are apparent in the documentary. — Anna Blaustein, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2021 Most people will empathize with you and want to help. — Gerry Valentine, Forbes, 26 May 2021 Sharing these posts humanizes you and enables people to empathize and engage with you — to see you in a different light and relate to you. — Chris J "mohawk" Reed, Forbes, 21 May 2021 But instead of making her someone with whom the audience should always unequivocally empathize, the writers take greater pains this season to highlight Annie’s blind spots and foibles. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 May 2021 Its creator, Lauren Van Stone, a New York college student originally from Connecticut, rendered the work to empathize with anyone else enduring virtual learning. — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2021

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