compassionate

/kəmˈpæʃənət//kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/

verb

  1. 1

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

adjective

  1. 1

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

    The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate
  2. 2

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

    compassionate leave; a compassionate visa
  3. 3

    Inviting or asking for pity.

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