To empathize is to feel the same emotions as someone else. When you empathize with someone, you feel the same emotions that they are feeling.
She empathizes with the victim, because she's been in that same situation before.
I empathize with the victim, because I understand how they feel.
verb
be understanding of
Synonyms:
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I understand and empathize with concerns of this nature.
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I fully understand and empathize with the family members pain and upset.
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He managed to empathize with the natives.
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Dameon is the beloved Guildmaster of the Empath Guild.
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I fully empathize with the positions you express.
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Any opportunity for empathizing or compromising is thrown out the window.
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I completely empathize with you concerning the situation with Inanna.
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I do empathize with your opinions and considerations for the article.
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I empathize with the sentiment but the proposal ignores human nature.
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I empathize with your inclination to view the issue as sterile.