compassion (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpæʃən/
Definition
A deep feeling of sympathy and sorrow for someone else's suffering, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate that suffering.
Examples
Her compassion for the victims of the natural disaster moved her to volunteer.
The nurse showed great compassion towards her patients, always listening to their concerns.
Developing compassion for others is a key aspect of emotional intelligence.
How to Use compassion
- compassion for (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling sympathy and concern for someone or something. — "He expressed his compassion for the animals affected by the oil spill."
- have compassion (collocation)
- To possess the quality of feeling sympathy and concern. — "It takes a strong person to have compassion for their enemies."
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