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empathize

[em-puh-thahyz] / ˈɛm pəˌθaɪz /


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Others can empathize with her urge to step out of the spotlight for the sake of her well-being.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

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

When I think about what my kids will need as they get older, it’s human qualities: the ability to relate, to empathize and be around other humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Lawrence: Mike already made the point here, just randomly on this interview — it doesn’t matter if you empathize and you’re around it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

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




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