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Empathizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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empathizing

 

[ ɪmˈpæθaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional connection

Empathizing refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves recognizing emotions in others, feeling what they feel, and responding with care and compassion. This skill is essential for building strong interpersonal relationships and fostering effective communication.

Synonyms

compassionate, sharing feelings, sympathizing, understanding

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours empathizing with her friend who was going through a tough time.
  • Empathizing with customers can improve service quality.
  • He struggled with empathizing when he was overwhelmed by his own problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "empathizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empatizando

🇮🇳 संवेदनशीलता दिखाना

🇩🇪 einfühlen

🇮🇩 berempati

🇺🇦 емпатія

🇵🇱 empatizowanie

🇯🇵 共感する

🇫🇷 empathiser

🇪🇸 empatizar

🇹🇷 empati kurmak

🇰🇷 공감하다

🇸🇦 التعاطف

🇨🇿 empatizovat

🇸🇰 empatizovať

🇨🇳 共情

🇸🇮 empatizirati

🇮🇸 samkennd

🇰🇿 эмпатия

🇬🇪 ემპათია

🇦🇿 empati

🇲🇽 empatizar

Etymology

The term 'empathize' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the word 'empathy'. The etymology of 'empathy' can be traced back to the German word 'Einfühlung', meaning 'feeling into'. It was introduced into English in the early 1900s and later adapted in psychological contexts to describe the capacity to understand and resonate with others' emotional experiences. Over time, the meaning expanded, with 'empathizing' becoming a more commonly used term in various fields, especially psychology, counseling, and personal relationships. As emphasis on emotional intelligence gained traction, the practice of empathizing has become a vital component in social interactions, education, and mental health support, reflecting its importance in human connection and community well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,352, 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.