noun as in strong fondness

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compassion, empathy, sympathy

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Example Sentences

Example:She showed true compassion when she helped the homeless woman find shelter.

Definition:Feelings of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

From compassion

Example:The doctor’s empathy helped the patient to open up about his fears.

Definition:The ability to understand and share the feelings of another; the identification with and understanding of another, especially as a consequence of communication and the empathy between them.

From empathy

Example:His friends showed great sympathy when he lost his job.

Definition:Feelings of pity and concern for someone else's suffering; pity.

From sympathy