as in to sympathize
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
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He learned to empathize with the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathize
However, the new directors immediately empathized with the film's central character.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
By playing with the plushy, kids learn to empathize with others, express their own feelings, and process difficult emotions safely and age-appropriately.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
By playing with the plushy, kids learn to empathize with others, express their own feelings, and process difficult emotions safely and age-appropriately.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathize
sympathize
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The poll found the number of Americans who sympathize with the Palestinians is at the highest level since Gallup began tracking the measure, at 33 percent.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Though many sympathized with Roan, others were quick to deem her ungrateful.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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