Compassionate

verb

/kəmˈpæʃənət/

Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

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

2.adjectiveHaving, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

"The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate"

3.adjectiveGiven to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.

"compassionate leave; a compassionate visa"

4.adjectiveInviting or asking for pity.

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