empathize

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Marozzi, who declined to share his voting record over privacy concerns, explained that he can empathize with a no pain, no gain mentality.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

A reliable Politics 101 strategy is to explain, empathize, underpromise and overdeliver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

This is tough because I can tell you empathize with the experience of having less money and want to provide some relief for your friends.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Reiner saw tragedy and sadness in the death of Kirk because he was able to empathize with the loss of life, no matter the difference of opinion.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Not only will the students be able to empathize with Gerda’s feelings of persecution and loss, but I hope they’ll be able to understand how Anne Frank must have felt.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers