embolden
verb (used with object)
have emboldened
-
present perfectof embolden.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The level of backing Infantino enjoys appears to have emboldened his approach to the presidency.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Insurers are always on the hunt for higher-yielding assets, though, and a few winning years have emboldened them to invest more aggressively to bolster profits, said Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Kroger’s stock may be ending 2025 on a sour note, but that seems to have emboldened the grocery giant to buy back more shares.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
More than just giving viewers another way to enjoy “Severance,” its fan theories have emboldened its audience.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2025
In the cinematographic twilight, Bernard risked a gesture which, in the past, even total darkness would hardly have emboldened him to make.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
