Verbs for Empathy

to understand and share the feelings of someone, showing empathy and compassion for what they are going through

She sympathized with her friend's struggles and offered support.

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Can you help me understand this equation?

to sympathize with someone's emotions or situation

As a parent, I can't help but feel for my child when they face challenges.

to deeply understand and share the feelings or experiences of someone else

After hearing her friend's heartbreak, she empathized with the pain of lost love.

a feeling of sadness caused by the suffering of others

She felt a deep sense of pity for the homeless man shivering in the cold.

to express sympathy or pity, especially with someone who is experiencing misfortune, hardship, or sorrow

Friends often commiserate with each other during challenging times.

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Despite his rough exterior, he cares a lot about his friends.

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital.

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

to express sympathy, compassion, or sorrow, especially in response to someone's grief, loss, or misfortune

Friends and family gathered to condole with the grieving widow.

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

After a long day at work, she found comfort in curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea.

to offer comfort, support, or emotional strength to someone

Friends and family gathered to solace her after the tragic incident.

to help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better

Friends consoled her after the failure of her project.

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

After experiencing a similar loss, she could deeply relate to her friend's grief.