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compassion

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Meanings
noun
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Examples :

"Seeing the homeless man shivering in the cold, she felt a surge of compassion and offered him her warm coat. "
mind emotion suffering human philosophy moral attitude character quality

Related Words

Illustration comforting

comforting verb

/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/ /ˈkʌmfərtɪn/

To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

"Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad."

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awareness noun

/əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/

The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.

"I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness."

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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relieve verb

/ɹɪˈliːv/

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

"The difficult exam results relieved her anxiety. "

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homeless adjective

/ˈhoʊmləs/

Lacking a permanent place of residence.

"Whenever I pass the park, I see the homeless people sleeping on the benches."

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seeing verb

/ˈsiːɪŋ/

(stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.

"I am seeing a red car parked across the street. "

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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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coupled verb

/ˈkʌpəld/

To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).

"The train cars were coupled together, forming one long train. "

Illustration shivering

shivering verb

/ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

"They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

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another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"