CEFR B2

empathize

verb

Meaning

To understand and share the feelings of another person.

Examples

It's important for therapists to be able to empathize with their clients' struggles.
She tried to empathize with his frustration, even though she didn't fully agree with his actions.

Synonyms: sympathize, relate, understand, commiserate

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empathize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmpəθaɪz/

Definition

To understand and share the feelings of another person.

Examples

It's important for therapists to be able to empathize with their clients' struggles.
She tried to empathize with his frustration, even though she didn't fully agree with his actions.
A good leader needs to empathize with the challenges faced by their team members.

How to Use empathize

empathize with (prepositional phrase): To understand and share the feelings of another person or group. — "She found it easy to empathize with the struggles of new immigrants."

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