empathize
pronunciation
How to pronounce empathize in British English:
UK [ˈempəθaɪz]
How to pronounce empathize in American English:
US [ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz]
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- Verb:
- be understanding of
Word Origin
- empathize (v.)
- 1894, from empathy + -ize. By 1919 in psychology. Related: Empathized; empathizing.
Example
- 1. You empathize with people ; you become part of the party .
- 2. Problem : how do men and women in relationships value their significant other 's ability to empathize ?
- 3. But dexter unexpectedly begins to empathize with her .
- 4. Empathize with them to know how these people think and what they are interested in .
- 5. Do you really expect these white middle-class men to be able to empathize with working-class women from ethnic minorities ?