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.
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.