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compassionate

adjective/kəmˈpæʃəˌnɪt/

showing concern and empathy for the suffering of others

The compassionate doctor spent extra time with her patients, ensuring they felt heard and understood during their treatment.

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word origin — From Old French 'compassion' and Latin 'compassio', meaning 'to suffer with'.