empathize
Translation
empathise, sympathise, relate to
Examples
I can empathize with your situation.
I can empathise with your situation.
A good therapist can empathize with patients.
A good therapist can empathise with patients.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb./sth.)) to understand and share the feelings of another. I can empathise with your situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sympathize, understand, relate to
Etymology
From 'empathy' + '-ize' (verb-forming suffix). 'Empathy' itself comes from Greek 'en-' (in) + 'pathos' (feeling).
Memory Tips
To 'empathize' is to put yourself 'in' (em-) someone else's feelings (pathos). It's about understanding from their perspective.