a.
There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Compassionates my pains, and pities me. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a compassionate manner; mercifully. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being compassionate. [ 1913 Webster ]