Compassionate (Com*pas"sion*ate) (?), a. 1. Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful. "There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate." South. 2. Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable. [R.] Shak. Synonyms -- Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful. Compassionate (Com*pas"sion*ate) (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compassionated (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Compassionating (#).] To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with. "Compassionates my pains, and pities me." Addison. |
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