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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They married in the camp, and when they had a son, they named him Menachem, which means comforter or consoler in Hebrew.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
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
But Beshear’s appearances with Biden have come in the aftermath of natural disasters and only served to amplify Beshear’s role as a state-level consoler in chief as he focuses on helping people.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
“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
