compassionate

/kəmpˈæʃənət/

/kəmˈpæʃənət/

[adjective] [verb]

compassionate

[ADJECTIVE]

expressing concern or having sympathy for the misfortunes of others

antonyms : uncompassionate

to compassionate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

share the suffering of

synonyms : condole with

feel for

pity

sympathize with

Examples

1. I thanked the nurse for her compassionate care during my stay in the hospital.

2. She's known as a caring and compassionate nurse who always puts her patients first.

3. From the moment they met, Sarah's kind and compassionate nature captured John's heart, and he knew she was the one for him.

4. After learning about my friend's difficult childhood, I felt more understanding and compassionate towards them - as they say, to know all is to forgive all.

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