as in to sympathize
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
—often + with
He learned to empathize with the poor.
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As many women can empathize with, the winter season often forces us to do it all.
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Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
If viewers can empathize with characters facing terrifying situations, they’re bound to find the films more scary, and ultimately enjoy them more.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Most biopics persuade you to empathize with the main character.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
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Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
If viewers can empathize with characters facing terrifying situations, they’re bound to find the films more scary, and ultimately enjoy them more.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Most biopics persuade you to empathize with the main character.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathize
sympathize
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Most people understand and sympathize with someone who has cancer or a stroke.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2025
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So for those wanting to sympathize with the collapse of the rival kingdom, save your Kleenex for more worthy causes.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathize. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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