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Meaning of compassionate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

compassionate

Pronunciation:/kəmˈpæʃənət//kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

    Synonyms:feel sorry forpity

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

    Example: The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate

    Synonyms:empatheticruthfulsympathetic
  2. Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.

    Example: compassionate leave; a compassionate visa

  3. Inviting or asking for pity.

    Synonyms:pitiable