empathize

/ˈempəθaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɛmpəθˌaɪz] /ˈempəθaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈɛmpəθˌaɪz] /ˈem-pə-ˌthīz How to pronounce empathize (audio)/ (ame, mw)

empathize — verb

  • empathizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • empathizeshe / she / it
  • empathizedpast simple
  • empathizing-ing form

1. to imagine being in another person's place so you can understand their feelings

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to imagine being in another person's place so you can understand their feelings

例句

Emma could empathize with the new student after moving schools twice herself.

empathize with + person after a similar experience

Kenji found it hard to empathize with drivers who texted at red lights.

同義詞
  • understand

    broader and less emotional; it does not always imply sharing the feeling

  • sympathize with

    focuses more on feeling sorry for someone than imagining their inner experience

  • relate to

    more informal; often stresses having had a similar experience yourself

文法句型

empathize with + person

empathize with + someone's situation

用法筆記

Usually followed by with before the person or group whose feelings you understand. It often suggests that you can picture their situation from your own experience, not just notice that they are upset.

常見錯誤

❌I empathize her because she lost her home.
✅I empathize with her because she lost her home.
💡Use 'with' before the person whose feelings you understand.