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con·sole1
 console1
- pronunciation:
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sol
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
consoled, consoles, consoling |
| definition: |
to give comfort in time of loss, defeat, or suffering; relieve grief or disappointment; give solace to.
Nothing could console him after his wife died.Although I didn't win, finishing second consoled me somewhat.
- synonyms:
- comfort, solace
- antonyms:
- upset
- similar words:
- assuage, calm, cheer, encourage, hearten, pacify, reassure, soothe, sustain
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| related words: |
alleviate, pity, succor |
| derivations: |
consolable (adj.), consolatory (adj.), consolingly (adv.), consoler (n.) |
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