empathize
verb
em·pa·thize
ˈem-pə-ˌthīz 
empathized; empathizing
: to experience empathy
empathized with his son's fears
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While a dermatologist of any race can understand the science behind traction alopecia, many lack the cultural awareness to empathize and sometimes properly treat the condition in Black women.
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Annie Blay, Allure, 10 July 2024
In his latest thriller, Trap, audiences will probably be most unnerved at empathizing with a serial killer.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2024
And Tim Walz was empathizing with all the DEI initiatives that were swirling about.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
This behavior is the external manifestation of an internal desire to empathize and connect on a deeper level.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, Contributor, CNBC, 18 July 2024
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Annie Blay, Allure, 10 July 2024
In his latest thriller, Trap, audiences will probably be most unnerved at empathizing with a serial killer.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2024
And Tim Walz was empathizing with all the DEI initiatives that were swirling about.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
This behavior is the external manifestation of an internal desire to empathize and connect on a deeper level.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, Contributor, CNBC, 18 July 2024
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathize. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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empathize
intransitive verb
em·pa·thize
variants
or British empathise
empathized or British empathised; empathizing or British empathising
: to experience empathy
adults unable to empathize with a child's frustrations
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