empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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By portraying characters who openly grapple with their mental health challenges, the film invites audiences to empathize and reflect.
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Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
However, the new directors immediately empathized with the film's central character.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
However, the new directors immediately empathized with the film's central character.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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empathize
intransitive verb
em·pa·thize
variants
or British empathise
empathized or British empathised; empathizing or British empathising
: to experience empathy
adults unable to empathize with a child's frustrations
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