Definitions for COMPASSIONATE
kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt; -ˌneɪtcom·pas·sion·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. compassionateverb

   showing or having compassion

   "heard the soft and compassionate voices of women"

2. feel for, pity, compassionate, condole with, sympathize withverb

   share the suffering of

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. compassionateverb

   To feel compassion for; to pity, feel sorry for.

2. compassionateadjective

   having, feeling of showing compassion; sympathetic

3. compassionateadjective

   given to someone because of a domestic emergency, especially in the phrase compassionate leave

4. Etymology: A pseudo-Latin form of compassioné, past participle of compassionner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compassionateadjective

   Inclined to compassion; inclined to pity; merciful; tender; melting; soft; easily affected with sorrow by the misery of others.

   Etymology: from compassion.

   There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. Robert South, Sermons.

2. To Compassionateverb

   To pity; to commiserate.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   Experience layeth princes torn estates before their eyes, and withal persuades them to compassionate themselves. Walter Raleigh.

   Compassionates my pains, and pities me!
   What is compassion, when ’tis void of love? Joseph Addison, Cato.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compassionate

   Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to relieve the physical, mental or emotional pains of others and themselves. Compassion is often regarded as being sensitive to the emotional aspects of the suffering of others. When based on notions such as fairness, justice and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature. The word "compassion" comes from Middle English, and derives from Old French, via ecclesiastical Latin compassio(n- ), from compati (‘suffer with’). Compassion involves "feeling for another" and is a precursor to empathy, the "feeling as another" capacity (as opposed to sympathy, the "feeling towards another"). In common parlance, active compassion is the desire to alleviate another's suffering.Compassion involves allowing ourselves to be moved by suffering, and experiencing the motivation to help alleviate and prevent it. An act of compassion is defined by its helpfulness. Qualities of compassion are patience and wisdom; kindness and perseverance; warmth and resolve. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism. Expression of compassion is prone to be hierarchical, paternalistic, and controlling in responses. The difference between sympathy and compassion is that the former responds to others' suffering with sorrow and concern whereas the latter responds with warmth and care. An article by the Clinical Psychology Review suggests that "compassion consists of three facets: noticing, feeling, and responding."The English noun compassion, meaning to suffer together with, comes from Latin. Its prefix com- comes directly from com, an archaic version of the Latin preposition and affix cum (= with); the -passion segment is derived from passus, past participle of the deponent verb patior, patī, passus sum. Compassion is thus related in origin, form and meaning to the English noun patient (= one who suffers), from patiens, present participle of the same patior, and is akin to the Greek verb πάσχειν (= paskhein, to suffer) and to its cognate noun πάθος (= pathos). Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compassionate

   Compassionate means to have a deep awareness and understanding of the suffering of another person, along with a willingness to alleviate that suffering. This trait involves showing kindness, care, and a willingness to help others. It's about feeling empathy for others and acting on it. Compassion extends beyond just feeling sorry for others; it also includes being motivated to take action to help alleviate their problems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Compassionateadjective

   having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful

2. Compassionateadjective

   complaining; inviting pity; pitiable

3. Compassionateverb

   to have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with

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How to pronounce COMPASSIONATE?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPASSIONATE in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPASSIONATE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of COMPASSIONATE in a Sentence

1. Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin:

   Both Lightfoot-Franklin and Both Lightfoot-Franklin husband reportedly called the campus and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts transportation department repeatedly. Where is he ? The school doesnt know. The transportation doesnt know, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. So we were just riding around, looking for him. I didnt know where I was going. I just knew I would take the route to the school. PENNSYLVANIA GROUP DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF COOKIES TO FRONTLINE WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC After driving around theMiramesa neighborhood of Cypress, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin received a notification that Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin Ring doorbell camera detected activity at Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin front door. I dont know if your mommys here. Is Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin usually here, baby ? asked a mystery woman who appeared at the familys front door with Colton. Do you know mommys phone number ? the woman said. According to a post shared by Lightfoot-Franklin on Saturday, the woman, identified as Kim, said she found Colton running frantically down West Road. She said it looked like he was running for his life, Arlene Lightfoot-Franklin said. Because it was Coltons first day back in the classroom, his teacher had placed a sticker with his address on his shirt. Kims daughter noticed the sticker, prompting her toput the address in her phone and found out she was about half a mile away. After driving towards his house, Colton began to recognize things and told Kim which way to turn. After waiting outside Coltons house, Lightfoot-Franklin eventually pulled up and proceeded to run and hug her son.The two mothersthen shared a hug. Theres nothing that we can do to repay her, like, she didnt have to stop. She couldve went on about her day. But she took the time to notice a little boy in trouble. Especially in this climate that were going through. Coronavirus. Everything. She took the time and risked her family being exposed to a stranger. She gave me a hug, knowing Im a stranger. That just shows that there are people still out there and compassionate that care about one another. We just want to thank her. I dont know what we can do, but I just want to formally thank her. Colton was back on the bus Friday, and he got off at the right bus stop to make it home before 5 p.m. Lightfoot-Franklin did not immediately return FoxNews request for comment. TEXAS PARAMEDIC RESCUES DOG THAT FELL OFF 70-FOOT CLIFF The Franklins reportedly have said the school district has apologized and is investigating to find out what exactly happened. But in a statement to KHOUfrom Leslie Francis, the school districtsassistant superintendent of communication and community relations, didnt acknowledge that.

2. Petra Nemcova:

   They inspired me every day. Unbelievable kindness and compassion inspires me … People who are willing to face whatever challenges are out there. That’s the beauty of the human spirit. The beauty of compassionate souls ? That’s what inspires me.

3. Mohammed Afkhami:

   When you turn on the news, it's like, from Syria to Iraq to Libya, those places are all in turmoil, so that's what people think of the whole region ... When people say, 'Oh, Iranians make art?' it means (Iranians are) compassionate people; they're people who have sensitivity, feelings, a sense of perspective. That's something that you don't see that much because, unfortunately, the media does not show that positive narrative.

4. Victoria Castro:

   This President wants us to believe that we have to choose between border security, i believe that our border is more secure than it's ever been. ... We can have a secure border and we can maintain that security. We can be compassionate as well.

5. Amit Ray:

   See life and feel its pulses with the eyes of a compassionate mother.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=COMPASSIONATE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Compassionate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=COMPASSIONATE
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassionate
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COMPASSIONATE
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=COMPASSIONATE