v. To understand the behavior of others as a product of their mental state
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To develop mentally; cultivate the mind or in tellect of; excite to mental activity.
Word Usage
"To be agreeable, you have to be able to "mentalize" (read the feelings of others, which autistic people have trouble doing) and empathize (that is, care about others 'feelings, given that you can read them."