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take pity

 
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pity
part of speech: phrase
definition: to help, or to treat mercifully, because of a feeling of compassion (usu. fol. by "on").
She took pity on the child and gave him what little money she had.The uncle took pity on his orphaned nephew and took him into his home.Take pity! This man does not deserve such punishment!