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compassionate

adjective/kõpɐˈsivu/medium

com·pas·si·vo

Definition

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others' suffering.
He was a compassionate man who always helped those in need.
Her compassionate response calmed the frightened child.
Common collocations
compassionate leavecompassionate responsecompassionate nature

Etymology

Do latim 'compassivus', de 'compati' (sofrer com).

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