empathy

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Noun empathy has 1 sense

empathy - understanding and entering into another's feelings
--₁ is a kind of sympathy, fellow feeling

Derived forms: verb empathize₁, verb empathise₁

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Empathy

Noun:

A capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.

Example sentence: When she saw her friend crying, she felt empathy and comforted her.

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Verb:

To understand and share the feelings of others.

Example sentence: She empathized with her friend's struggles and offered her support.

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Adjective:

Showcasing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Example sentence: His empathic nature allowed him to connect deeply with those around him.

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