1. past tense of empathize; understood and shared the feelings of another person
Usage: transitive or intransitive; commonly used in psychology, counseling, and interpersonal contexts

Examples

• She empathized with her friend's struggle after the breakup.
• The counselor empathized with the client's anxiety and fears.
• He empathized deeply when he heard about their loss.
• The teacher empathized with students who were struggling with the difficult material.
• They empathized with each other's experiences and formed a strong bond.
• I empathized with the character's journey throughout the film.
• The social worker empathized with families facing homelessness.