CEFR B2

empathy

noun

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Examples

Her deep empathy allowed her to connect with patients on a profound level.
Developing empathy is crucial for effective communication and building strong relationships.

Synonyms: sympathy, compassion, understanding, fellow feeling

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empathy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmpəθi/

Definition

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Examples

Her deep empathy allowed her to connect with patients on a profound level.
Developing empathy is crucial for effective communication and building strong relationships.
The teacher encouraged students to show empathy towards their classmates' struggles.

How to Use empathy

empathy for (prepositional phrase): Understanding and sharing feelings towards someone or something. — "He felt great empathy for the refugees who had lost everything."
empathy with (prepositional phrase): Understanding and sharing feelings with someone. — "Her ability to connect with people stems from her deep empathy with their situations."

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