empathize
/ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/
verb
- To understand and share the feelings of another person by imagining what it is like to be in their situation.
- She could empathize with her friend's grief because she had lost a pet too.
- Good leaders empathize with their team members' challenges before making decisions.
- The novel helps readers empathize with characters from very different backgrounds.