console
1[ kuh n-sohl ]
/ kənˈsoʊl /
verb (used with object), con·soled, con·sol·ing.
to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort: Only his children could console him when his wife died.
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1Related forms
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See comfort.
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British Dictionary definitions for consoling (1 of 2)
console
1/ (kənˈsəʊl) /
verb
to serve as a source of comfort to (someone) in disappointment, loss, sadness, etc
Derived Forms
consolable, adjectiveconsoler, nounconsolingly, adverbWord Origin for console
C17: from Latin consōlārī, from sōlārī to comfort; see solace
British Dictionary definitions for consoling (2 of 2)
console
2/ (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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