empathize

empathize
/em"peuh thuyz'/, v.i., empathized, empathizing.
to experience empathy (often fol. by with): His ability to empathize with people made him an excellent marriage counselor.
Also, esp. Brit., empathise.
[1920-25; EMPATH(Y) + -IZE]

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