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empathize with

VERB
feel sorry for
Synonyms
WEAK
bleed for comfort commiserate condole with console express sympathy feel for grieve with have mercy on lament for open one's heart pity sympathize sympathize with

Example Sentences

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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

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

If we could see one another’s pain and empathize with one another, it would never be worth it to us to commit the crimes in the first place.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah