What does "compassionate" mean?

To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

What is a synonym for "compassionate"?

Common synonyms include: accepting, ache, affectionate, animal-welfare, benevolent, benign.

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Verb

1
To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion. archaic, transitive
"[…] seeing them die so wofully in the flames, he compassionated them."
2
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Adjective

1
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
"The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate"
2
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
"compassionate leave; a compassionate visa"
3
Inviting or asking for pity. obsolete
"It boots thee not to be compassionate: After our sentence plaining comes too late."

Adjective

"You men, you're all selfish and heartless, and us women, who are always loving and compassionate, we're forced to obey you!"

A pseudo-Latin form of French compassionné, past participle of compassionner (“feel sorry for”).