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Empathy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Usage:

• He showed great empathy towards her, and comforted her in her time of need.
• Empathy is an important trait for doctors to possess in order to connect with their patients.
• Teachers should encourage empathy among students to foster a supportive classroom environment.

Sense 2: Sympathetic understanding, sometimes used interchangeably with 'empathy'.

Usage:

• The characters in the book were written with such empathy that the readers could relate to their experiences.
• An empathizing friend can help you navigate through difficult times.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing a person who shows empathy towards others.

Usage:

• She is an empathetic listener who always understands and cares about my problems.
• He took on an empathetic approach to counseling, allowing his clients to feel heard and supported.