understanding and entering into another's feelings
"When her friend lost their job, she didn't just offer advice; instead, she showed true empathy by sitting quietly to share in the weight of his disappointment."
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
"When my friend shared her grief over losing her dog, I didn't just offer advice; instead, I sat quietly to show empathy by truly feeling the depth of her sorrow."