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Empathized: meaning, definitions and examples

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empathized

 

[ ˈɛm.pə.θaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional understanding

Empathized is the past tense of the verb empathize, which means to understand and share the feelings of another person. This term is often used in psychology and everyday language to describe the process of putting oneself in another's shoes. When someone empathizes with another, they can relate to their emotions, thoughts, and experiences, leading to a deeper connection. It is an essential skill in building relationships, as it fosters compassion and support among individuals.

Synonyms

comprehended, related, sympathized, understood

Examples of usage

  • She empathized with her friend's grief.
  • He empathized deeply with the struggles of the team.
  • After hearing his story, I truly empathized with him.
  • The therapist empathized with her clients to build trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "empathized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empatizado

🇮🇳 संवेदनशीलता का अनुभव किया

🇩🇪 einfühlen

🇮🇩 berempati

🇺🇦 емпатизував

🇵🇱 wczuwał się

🇯🇵 共感した

🇫🇷 empathisé

🇪🇸 empatizado

🇹🇷 empati kurdu

🇰🇷 공감했다

🇸🇦 تعاطف

🇨🇿 empatizoval

🇸🇰 empatizoval

🇨🇳 同情

🇸🇮 empatiziral

🇮🇸 samúðað

🇰🇿 эмпатия білдірді

🇬🇪 ემპათია გამოხატა

🇦🇿 empatizasiya etdi

🇲🇽 empatizado

Etymology

The term 'empathize' is derived from the Greek word 'empatheia', which means 'passion' or 'suffering'. Its modern usage began in the early 20th century as part of the field of psychology, where it was introduced to describe the emotional connection one person could feel towards another's experiences. The prefix 'em-' comes from 'en-', meaning 'in' or 'within', while 'pathos' refers to 'feeling' or 'emotion'. Over time, 'empathize' evolved in popular culture and language, becoming synonymous with understanding and sharing emotions in interpersonal relationships. Today, it plays a crucial role in various fields, including therapy, education, and conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and compassionate communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,322, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.