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be kind to

VERB
respect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to appreciate comply with heed honor recognize regard revere uphold value
STRONG
adore attend esteem follow note notice reverence spare venerate
WEAK
abide by be awed by defer to have good opinion of have high opinion look up to observe of pay attention set store by show consideration show courtesy take into account think highly of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
hate
WEAK
condemn disobey disrespect scorn
VERB
sympathize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commiserate comprehend
STRONG
ache agree appreciate comfort compassionate condole love pity understand
WEAK
be in accord be in sympathy be there for be understanding bleed for emphathize feel heart go out to go along with grieve with have compassion identify with offer consolation pick up on relate to share another's sorrow show kindliness show mercy show tenderness side with tune in
Antonyms
STRONG
scorn
WEAK
disapprove disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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Most of all, be kind to their mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

To have the courage to be kind to yourself.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

“I want the world to be kind to James,” Farrell told People in an interview published Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

A doctor in Shropshire has called for patients to be "kind" to GP surgery staff across the country, amid a global IT outage which has affected healthcare systems.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

I only hope she finds someone who will be kind to her and make sure she gets her full food rations.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone