console

[ kuhn-sohl ]

/ kənˈsoʊl /

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verb (used with object), con·soled, con·sol·ing.

to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort: Even his children could not console him when his wife died.

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Origin of console

First recorded in 1685–95; either from French consoler or directly from Latin consōlārī, equivalent to con- con- + sōlārī “to soothe” (see solace); perhaps akin to Old English sǣl “happiness” (see seely)

synonym study for console

See comfort.

OTHER WORDS FROM console

con·sol·a·ble, adjectivecon·sol·er, nounin·con·sol·a·ble, adjectiveun·con·sol·a·ble, adjective

un·con·sol·a·bly, adverbun·con·soled, adjective

Words nearby console

consol, consolation, consolation prize, Consolato del Mare, consolatory, console, console game, console table, consolette, consolidate, consolidated

Other definitions for console (2 of 2)

console²

[ kon-sohl ]

/ ˈkɒn soʊl /

noun

Also called game(s) console, gaming console, video game console . a computer system specially made for playing video games by connecting it to a television or other display for video and sound.

the control or monitoring unit of a computer, containing the keyboard or keys, switches, etc.

a television, phonograph, or radio cabinet designed to stand on the floor rather than on a table or shelf.

a desklike structure containing the keyboards, pedals, etc., by means of which an organ is played.

a small cabinet standing on the floor and having doors.

console table.

the control unit of a mechanical, electrical, or electronic system: the console that controls a theater's lighting system.

Architecture. an ornamental corbel or bracket, especially one high in relation to its projection.

Automotive. a tray or container typically divided into compartments, mounted between bucket seats, and used for storing small items.

Nautical. a unit on a vessel containing steering apparatus, systems monitoring equipment, etc.: a bridge console, an engine-room console.

Origin of console

First recorded in 1700–10; from French; Middle French consolle “bracket, support,” apparently shortening of consolateur (attested in Middle French with same sense), literally, “one who consoles” (from Late Latin consōlātor; see console¹, -ator), perhaps because such supports served as rests in choir stalls, etc.; cf. misericord

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How to use console in a sentence

According to Pachter, Nintendo usually stockpiles consoles during the first half of the year to get ready for a surge late in the year.
Gamers, get ready: Nintendo’s Switch should be available again soon. But maybe not for long|dzanemorris|August 26, 2020|Fortune
Nintendo Switch video game consoles have been difficult to find during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gamers, get ready: Nintendo’s Switch should be available again soon. But maybe not for long|dzanemorris|August 26, 2020|Fortune
We know variety is crucial when it comes to learning experiences, and it is unhealthy whenever any kid is glued to their computer screen or console and not spending enough time exercising outside.
Online Learning Is Here to Stay|Sara-Ellen Amster|August 7, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Microsoft also has LinkedIn’s advertising business, and the company sells ads that run on its Xbox gaming consoles.
5 questions about Microsoft’s plans for TikTok|Tim Peterson|August 5, 2020|Digiday

The quickest and easiest place to start is Google’s own search console, which offers tools and reports to improve your website’s search presence.
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As McSpadden wailed in grief, Head climbed on the hood of the car to console her.
The Baptism of Michael Brown Sr. and Ferguson’s Baptism by Fire|Justin Glawe|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The teenager was shaken by the incident, and his father remembers having to console him for hours that day.
In Jerusalem Home Demolitions, the Biblical Justice of Revenge|Creede Newton|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This woke her husband, who questioned and tried to console her, to no avail.
Knocking on Heaven's Door: True Stories of Unexplained, Uncanny Experiences at the Hour of Death|Patricia Pearson|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The purpose of art,” Bemelmans once said, “is to console and amuse—myself, and, I hope, others.
Madeline’s New York Moment: Ludwig Bemelmans’ Heroine Comes Home|Erin Cunningham|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neve, often credited as the creator of the recording console, has been making high quality large format consoles for decades.
Jack White Sets World Record for Fastest Record Release|April Siese|April 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has come to this—that I open my newspaper every morning with a sinking heart, and usually I find little to console me.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
"Perhaps I can write to you," Hugh tried to console her, feeling horribly guilty and helpless.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
Ledit Sieur le console, & le fait enlever de la pour le mener avec lui.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Our illustration (Fig. 8) gives a good idea of the appearance of a modern Hope-Jones console.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
A stop-knob bearing the inscription, "Noli me tangere" (touch me not), was attached to the console.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller

British Dictionary definitions for console (1 of 2)

console¹

/ (kənˈsəʊl) /

verb

to serve as a source of comfort to (someone) in disappointment, loss, sadness, etc

Derived forms of console

consolable, adjectiveconsoler, nounconsolingly, adverb

Word Origin for console

C17: from Latin consōlārī, from sōlārī to comfort; see solace

British Dictionary definitions for console (2 of 2)

console²

/ (ˈkɒnsəʊl) /

noun

an ornamental bracket, esp one used to support a wall fixture, bust, etc

the part of an organ comprising the manuals, pedals, stops, etc

a unit on which the controls of an electronic system are mounted

same as games console

a cabinet for a television, gramophone, etc, designed to stand on the floor

See console table

Word Origin for console

C18: from French, shortened from Old French consolateur one that provides support, hence, supporting bracket, from Latin consōlātor a comforter; see console 1

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