Synonyms of empathizes

empathizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of empathize

as in sympathizes

to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone

—often + with

He learned to empathize with the poor.

Related Words

• sympathizes
• commiserates
• reassures
• assures
• comforts
• cheers
• soothes
• consoles
• condoles
• uplifts
• lifts
• alleviates
• relieves
• solaces
• buoys (up)
• elevates
• allays
• calms
• assuages
• boosts
• relaxes
• tranquilizes
• quiets

Dissimilar Words

• discourages
• worries
• demoralizes
• upsets
• intensifies
• aggravates
• worsens
• disheartens
• annoys
• irritates
• frets
• troubles
• irks
• harasses
• distresses
• torments
• tortures
• pesters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of empathizes

Tammen worked decades in the mining industry and empathizes with people like King, but does not feel a mine is worth potentially jeopardizing the watershed. — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Jalen Thomas Brooks empathizes with book fans who want to see faithful onscreen adaptations. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026

Throughout the series, Gia absorbs the emotional weight of her sister's choices, much like how this Water sign naturally empathizes with those around them. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Showing a tiny bit of heart among the series' cast of cold characters, Anushka empathizes with Ruffage and his efforts to help veterans. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Johnson empathizes with callow Nets Brooklyn used a pair of rookies in the starting lineup (Nolan Traore and Egor Demin) and had two more in the bench rotation (Danny Wolf and Drake Powell). — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026

Kesey recognizes her literary talent and also empathizes with her over the loss of her child, having been deeply marked by the death of one of his sons in a road accident. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026

Macron understands the issues, and empathizes with both Israelis and Palestinians, Bronchtein explains. — NPR, 22 Nov. 2025