What does empathize mean?
Empathize means (intransitive) to feel empathy for another person.
Empathize
/ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) to feel empathy for another person.
Example Sentences
empathize with someone
Must have been […] devastating when Kenny was killed. But I want you to know that you can trust me. I understand you. I empathize.
Synonyms for empathize
Antonyms for empathize
Related Words
Word Forms
- empathizes
- empathizing
- empathized
- empathise
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for empathize?
Common synonyms include understand, sympathize.
What is the opposite of empathize?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use empathize in a sentence?
empathize with someone
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