empathise

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Word: Empathise (or Empathize in American English)

Definition: To empathise means to understand and share the feelings of someone else. It’s like putting yourself in another person’s shoes to feel what they are feeling.

Usage Instructions:

• Verb Form: Empathise is a verb, so it is used to describe an action.
• Subject: You can use it with subjects like "I," "you," "he," "she," "we," and "they."
• Tense: You can change the tense. For example:
  • Present: I empathise
  • Past: I empathised
  • Future: I will empathise

Example Sentences:

1. Simple: "When my friend was sad, I tried to empathise with her feelings."
2. Advanced: "As a psychologist, it is important to empathise with patients to help them feel understood."

Word Variants:

• Empathy (noun): The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
  • Example: "Her empathy for others makes her a great friend."
• Empathetic (adjective): Describing someone who shows empathy.
  • Example: "He is very empathetic and always listens when I have a problem."

Different Meanings:

• Empathise generally focuses on emotional understanding. It doesn’t mean you agree with someone; it means you understand where they are coming from.

Synonyms:

• Understand
• Compassionate
• Sympathize (though sympathizing can mean feeling pity rather than true understanding)

Idioms:

• "Walking a mile in someone else's shoes": This means to understand someone else’s situation or feelings by imagining yourself in their position.

Phrasal Verbs:

While "empathise" doesn't have specific phrasal verbs, you can use phrases like: - "Empathise with someone": To share in someone's feelings. - Example: "I can empathise with you during this tough time."

Summary:

Empathising is an important skill in communication and relationships. It helps you connect with others by truly understanding their emotions.

Academic

Verb

1. be understanding of
   • You don't need to explain--I understand!

Synonyms

• sympathize
• sympathise
• empathize
• understand