empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There are many who support her, empathize with her and encourage her to keep sharing, and then there are those who criticize her.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Showing a tiny bit of heart among the series' cast of cold characters, Anushka empathizes with Ruffage and his efforts to help veterans.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There are many who support her, empathize with her and encourage her to keep sharing, and then there are those who criticize her.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Showing a tiny bit of heart among the series' cast of cold characters, Anushka empathizes with Ruffage and his efforts to help veterans.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathize
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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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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