empathize
verb (used without object)
to experience empathy (often followed bywith ).
have empathized
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present perfectof empathize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Hopefully, you walk away with empathy for people you may not have empathized with before.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Historically, judges showed leniency when penalizing corporate criminals because they were not seen as a threat to society and they may have empathized with people who often came from similar stations as themselves.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2011
Rather, she would have empathized, and asked his advice about hers.
From Newsweek ● Jun. 26, 2011
Once the nation might have empathized with the Chinese immigrants pulled out of the waters off New York City last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
