empathize

[ em-puh-thahyz ]

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verb (used without object),em·pa·thized, em·pa·thiz·ing.

to experience empathy (often followed by with): His ability to empathize with people made him an excellent marriage counselor.

Origin of empathize

First recorded in 1920–25; empath(y) + -ize

Also especially British, em·pa·thise .

Words that may be confused with empathize

empathize , sympathize

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British Dictionary definitions for empathize

empathize

empathise

/ (ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz) /

verb

(intr) to engage in or feel empathy

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