verb
- understanding and sharing the feelings of another person
Usage: present participle of empathise; British spelling
Examples
- She was empathising with her friend’s difficult situation.
- The counselor spent time empathising with each client’s concerns.
- He had trouble empathising with people from different backgrounds.
- Empathising with others requires active listening skills.
- The teacher was empathising with her students’ test anxiety.
- By empathising with customers, the staff improved service quality.