verb
- to understand and share the feelings of another person
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'empathize'; transitive or intransitive
Examples
- She empathised with her friend's struggle after the breakup.
- Good counselors empathise with their clients to build trust.
- It's important to empathise with people from different backgrounds.
- He found it difficult to empathise with those who had never experienced poverty.
- Teachers who empathise with their students create more supportive classrooms.
- By listening carefully, we can empathise more deeply with others' experiences.