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单词 empathize
释义

empathize

verb

em·​pa·​thize ˈem-pə-ˌthīz How to pronounce empathize (audio)
empathized; empathizing

intransitive verb

: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
empathizer
ˈem-pə-ˌthī-zər How to pronounce empathize (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But Kormákur never really adopts the animal’s POV, so we’re not invited to empathize with it so much as recognize that this atypical aggression has been provoked by the poachers. Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Leaders must be open to hearing multiple points of view and trying to empathize with them. Neil Khaund, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Only the families of police officers can empathize. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2022 The real gift of humanity is to imagine and empathize with other humans. Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The 30-year-old actor suggested that there was no malice in Luhrmann's tactic, but rather the filmmaker's intent was to get Butler to empathize with the criticism Presley faced throughout his career. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 27 July 2022 In fact, Maria’s efforts to empathize with James totally backfire. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 Christian-college leaders often face an unresolvable tension, being called to steward their institution’s policies—and follow denominational guidelines—while also trying to empathize with their L.G.B.T.Q. friends and colleagues. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 30 June 2022 Hanks was nominated for an Academy Award for his ability to get audiences to empathize with his volleyball best friend. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

empathize

verb

em·​pa·​thize ˈem-pə-ˌthīz How to pronounce empathize (audio)
empathized; empathizing
: to share the same feelings as another person : to feel empathy I empathize with your situation.

Medical Definition

empathize

intransitive verb

em·​pa·​thize
variants or British empathise
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz How to pronounce empathize (audio)
empathized or British empathised; empathizing or British empathising
: to experience empathy
adults unable to empathize with a child's frustrations

empathize

verb

as in to sympathize
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
often + with
He learned to empathize with the poor.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sympathize
  • commiserate
  • comfort
  • reassure
  • assure
  • cheer
  • condole
  • console
  • solace
  • soothe
  • uplift
  • alleviate
  • lift
  • allay
  • relieve
  • elevate
  • assuage
  • calm
  • relax
  • buoy (up)
  • quiet
  • boost
  • tranquilize
  • tranquillize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • upset
  • discourage
  • worry
  • demoralize
  • aggravate
  • intensify
  • annoy
  • irritate
  • dishearten
  • distress
  • worsen
  • fret
  • torment
  • harass
  • irk
  • trouble
  • torture
  • pester
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