empathize
word
Definition
To understand and share another person's feelings or experiences by imagining yourself in their situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Empathize' is more formal than 'feel for' or 'relate to.' It usually takes 'with' ('empathize with someone'). Often confused with 'sympathize,' but 'empathize' means deeply understanding from the same perspective.
Spanish: empatizarPortuguese (BR): empatizarPortuguese (PT): empatizarChinese (Simplified): 共情 - 产生共鸣Chinese (Traditional): 共鳴 - 同理Hindi: संवेदना रखनाArabic: يتعاطف
Example Sentences
It's important to empathize with people who are going through tough times.
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She finds it easy to empathize with her friends.
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Can you empathize with his situation?
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I really empathize with you because I went through something similar last year.
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It's hard to empathize if you've never been in their shoes.
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Teachers need to empathize with students to understand their struggles.
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