empathize

Example Sentences

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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

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

Wielded judiciously, chatbots can empathize and improve mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Seeing as he immigrated from Tel Aviv to New York City himself, he should be able to empathize with the loneliness that comes with being an expat.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 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