console
verb (used with object)
to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort.
consoler
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a word derived from
console.
Example Sentences
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He has been out front through all of it, comfortably taking on a role as the state’s consoler in chief and winning over supporters among people who didn’t back him the first time.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2023
When COVID-19 descended, he demanded the opening of testing and vaccination sites, while his nightly briefings turned him into the city’s consoler in chief.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
For Mr. Biden, the role as consoler is a familiar one.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
“He’s not the hand-holder or consoler in chief,” Miller said.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2020
He became the perfect consoler, because he listened to every word Ob said and kept his fat mouth shut.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
