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Webster 1913 Edition

Compassionate

Com-pas′sion-ate

,
Adj.
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.
Syn. – Sympathizing; tender; merciful; pitiful.

Com-pas′sion-ate

,
Verb.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Compassionate

COMPASSIONATE

,
Adj.
Having a temper or disposition to pity; inclined to show mercy; merciful; having a heart that is tender, and easily moved by the distresses, sufferings, wants and infirmities of others.
There never was a heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

COMPASSIONATE

,
Verb.
T.
To pity; to commiserate; to have compassion for.
Compassionates my pains and pities me.

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