Definition of empathize
empathized
;empathizing
intransitive verb
: to experience empathy empathized with his son's fears
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In their place was a deep vulnerability and a radiant openness that gave the audience permission to connect, empathize and even hurt with Oswalt before allowing laughter to offer a path toward healing.
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Crisis intervention training explores how to recognize signs of mental illness, respond to such calls and empathize with someone in the throes of a crisis.
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Deepak Mandi, chief of staff at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, said Kim’s ability to empathize with veterans who share his wartime experience is invaluable.
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When the students held a sit-in during class to empathize that black lives matter.
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Recent studies suggest that those who read fiction become better at understanding and empathizing with others, particularly when those stories involve characters and cultures that are different or unfamiliar.
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Circa 1916
First Known Use of empathize
circa 1916
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EMPATHIZE Defined for English Language Learners
empathize
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Definition of empathize for English Language Learners
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: to have the same feelings as another person : to feel empathy for someone
EMPATHIZE Defined for Kids
empathize
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em·pa·thize
\ˈem-pə-ˌthīz\
Definition of empathize for Students
empathized
;empathizing
: to share the same feelings as another person : to feel empathy I empathize with your situation.
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