empathize

verb

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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Leaders are expected to inspire and motivate others, empathize and understand all types of people — while at the same time driving exceptional results. — Liz Bentley, NBC News, "Liz Bentley: 'The badass' or 'mayor' — What's your leadership style?," 13 Sep. 2019 As is generally true of young children, people who are unable to empathize cannot feel guilt. — Annette Kämmerer, Scientific American, "The Scientific Underpinnings and Impacts of Shame," 9 Aug. 2019 This is Cogito, an artificial intelligence program designed to help customer service workers communicate more clearly, empathize with frustrated callers, and improve their overall performance. — Alejandro De La Garza, Time, "This AI Software Is 'Coaching' Customer Service Workers. Soon It Could Be Bossing You Around, Too," 8 July 2019 Start by empathizing and validating the other person’s view, then pose a question to get more information. — Melody Wilding, Quartz at Work, "How to control your emotions when you’re at work," 3 June 2019 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

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