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.
Syn. -- Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful.
© Webster 1913.
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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