compassion
Compassion is a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for other people's suffering. It includes a sincere desire to help the person who is in pain or trouble.
Exemplos
3 de 5She showed great compassion for the hungry dog in the street.
She was very kind and caring toward the dog that had no food.
The judge acted with compassion when listening to the defendant's story.
The judge showed kindness and understanding during the legal process.
You really need to have some compassion for your little brother.
You should try to be more kind and understanding toward your brother.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word parts: 'com' means 'with' and 'passion' means 'strong feeling'. Compassion is having strong feelings with someone else.
Quiz rápido
The nurse treated the elderly man with great ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: compassion
Exemplos
She showed great compassion for the hungry dog in the street.
everydayShe was very kind and caring toward the dog that had no food.
The judge acted with compassion when listening to the defendant's story.
formalThe judge showed kindness and understanding during the legal process.
You really need to have some compassion for your little brother.
informalYou should try to be more kind and understanding toward your brother.
Academic studies suggest that compassion can be taught to medical students.
academicResearch says that being kind to patients is a skill students can learn.
Our business policy is to treat every customer with compassion and respect.
businessThe company promises to be kind and helpful to every person who buys from us.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
have compassion for someone
to feel bad for someone and want to help them
be full of compassion
to be a very kind and caring person
out of compassion
doing something because you feel kind and want to help
Frequentemente confundido com
Sympathy is feeling bad for someone, while compassion is feeling bad and actively wanting to help them.
Pity can sometimes feel condescending or like looking down on someone, but compassion is equal and supportive.
Notas de uso
Compassion is usually followed by the preposition 'for' (compassion for others). It is a very positive quality and is often used in religious or moral contexts.
Erros comuns
Learners often try to use 'compassion' as a verb. Remember that you must 'show' or 'have' compassion; you cannot 'compassion' someone.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word parts: 'com' means 'with' and 'passion' means 'strong feeling'. Compassion is having strong feelings with someone else.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'compati', which means 'to suffer with'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western and Eastern cultures, compassion is considered one of the highest human virtues and is central to many religions.
Quiz rápido
The nurse treated the elderly man with great ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: compassion
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