empathize

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Verb empathize has 1 sense

sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand - be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"

Derived form: noun empathy₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

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Empathize

Verb (transitive):

To empathize is to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another person.

Example sentences:

I always try to empathize with my friends when they are going through difficult times.
She could empathize with their struggle as she had been through a similar situation herself.