empathize with

Example Sentences

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She had listened and said she could empathize with so much of what I had shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“I empathize with anti-technology sentiments and clearly technology isn’t always good for everyone,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

You can empathize with your friend without demonizing your own position or patronizing her by saying everything will be OK.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Rick said, “I took a test, one question, and verified it; I’ve begun to empathize with androids, and look what that means. You said it this morning yourself. ‘Those poor andys.’

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick