EMPATHISE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word empathise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EMPATHISE
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sympathize | verbv | |||||||
verb • share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of • be understanding of • to feel or express sympathy or compassion | ||||||||
understand | verbv | |||||||
verb • know and comprehend the nature or meaning of • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • make sense of a language • believe to be the case • be understanding of | ||||||||
bond | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940) • an electrical force linking atoms • British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming • a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal • a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a connection that fastens things together • a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents • the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • issue bonds on • bring together in a common cause or emotion | ||||||||
comfort | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain • a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal verb • give moral or emotional strength to • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate | ||||||||
commiserate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to feel or express sympathy or compassion | ||||||||
connect | verbv | |||||||
verb • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces • make a logical or causal connection • be or become joined or united or linked • join by means of communication equipment • land on or hit solidly • join for the purpose of communication • be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation • establish a rapport or relationship • establish communication with someone • plug into an outlet • hit or play a ball successfully | ||||||||
console | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall • a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) • an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture) • housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television verb • give moral or emotional strength to | ||||||||
identify | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something • give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property • consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else • conceive of as united or associated • identify as in botany or biology, for example • consider to be equal or the same | ||||||||
relate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a logical or causal connection • be relevant to • give an account of; narrate • be in a relationship with • have or establish a relationship to | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
empathize | verbv | |||||||
verb • be understanding of | ||||||||
sympathise | verbv | |||||||
verb • share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of • to feel or express sympathy or compassion • be understanding of |