empathize
verb (used without object)
to experience empathy (often followed bywith ).
empathizing
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present participleof empathize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She praised him as empathizing with parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and alumni.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
Suddenly, I heard an empathizing laugh coming my way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
Of course, nothing beats a personal interaction, but short of that, the phone is where the brunt of our job is done, inquiring, schmoozing, probing, empathizing.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
People spent time empathizing with these women before they became plaintiffs bringing legal action against their former boss, something that doesn't typically happen in celebrity lawsuits.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2023
In other words, if I smile and you see me and smile in response — even a microsmile that takes no more than several milliseconds — it’s not just you imitating or empathizing with me.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
