console
verb (used with object)
to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort.
consoles
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pluralof console.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof console (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
consoleverb (used with object)to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort.
Example Sentences
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“Kids don’t know how to play old-school games because they’re on their consoles playing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nintendo 7974 2.87%increase; up pointing triangle reported sharply higher quarterly profit, driven by stronger game software sales and the success of a new “Super Mario” movie, even as sales of Switch 2 consoles declined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The centre's shops sell tech equipment of all sorts, from computer parts to gadgets and games consoles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
There was even a case with old video game consoles and smartphones that were years older than his.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
