Empathize

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/

Definitions of empathize

verb to understand and share the feelings of another

Example Sentences

A1 I empathize with my friend when they are feeling sad.

A2 She empathizes with animals and always tries to help them.

B1 As a therapist, it is important to empathize with your clients to build trust.

B2 The novel allows readers to empathize with the protagonist's struggles.

C1 Leaders who empathize with their team members create a positive work environment.

C2 It can be difficult to empathize with someone who has different beliefs, but it is important for fostering understanding.

Examples of empathize in a Sentence

formal It is important for healthcare professionals to empathize with their patients in order to provide the best care possible.

informal I can empathize with how you must be feeling right now.

slang I totally get where you're coming from, I can empathize with that.

figurative As a writer, I try to empathize with my characters to make them more relatable to readers.

Grammatical Forms of empathize

• past tense: empathized
• plural: empathize
• comparative: more empathetic
• superlative: most empathetic
• present tense: empathize
• future tense: will empathize
• perfect tense: have empathized
• continuous tense: is empathizing
• singular: empathizes
• positive degree: empathetic
• infinitive: to empathize
• gerund: empathizing
• participle: empathizing

Origin and Evolution of empathize

First Known Use: 1924 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'empathize' originated from the German word 'einfühlen' which means 'to feel into'. It was later adapted into English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, the word 'empathize' has since become more commonly used in everyday language to convey a sense of understanding and compassion towards others.