empathy

/ˈɛmpəθi/
noun
  1. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
    • She showed great empathy for her friend who had lost a pet.
    • Reading fiction can help develop empathy for people from different backgrounds.
    • A good leader needs empathy to connect with their team.
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