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

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

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

You develop an adult level of awareness to rationalize and empathize with your situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 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