empathize
UK/'empəθaɪz/US/'empәθaiz/
C2
Definitions
v.
To understand and share another person's feelings
共情，感同身受
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedem-to put into, to cause
+
-izeto make, to become
=empathize
Verb of empathy: em- (into) + path (feel) + -ize (to do). Like sympathize, it takes 'with': you empathize with someone, putting yourself in their place.
Root path still carries 58 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
As a parent, I can empathize with their worry.
- 2.
Try to empathize with the customer before replying.
- 3.
She finds it easy to empathize with strangers.