show (sb) compassion

Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words

To act in a way that demonstrates compassion towards someone.

compassionVERB + COMPASSION

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show (sb)

Examples (10)

  • The judge urged the landlord to show some compassion to the struggling family.
  • He showed great compassion by offering shelter to the homeless man.
  • If you show compassion, others are more likely to help you in the future.
  • Why is it so hard for some leaders to show compassion for their people?
  • The company showed no compassion when it fired employees just before the holidays.
  • Throughout her career, the nurse has always shown compassion to her patients.
  • Showing compassion is a sign of strength, not weakness.
  • We should all learn to show compassion towards animals.
  • The report recommended that the government show more compassion in its immigration policies.
  • Even though I made a mistake, my boss showed me compassion and gave me a second chance.