Compassionate
Pronunciation : Com*pas"sion*ate
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Com*pas"sion*ate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with. Compassionates my pains, and pities me. Addison.
t. [imp. & p. p. Compassionated; p. pr. & vb. n. Compassionating.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913