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Pronunciation : Con*sole"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. consolari,. p.p. consolatus; con- + solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See Solace.]
Definition : Defn: To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe. And empty heads console with empty sound. Pope. I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. P. Henry.

Syn. -- To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See Comfort.

t. [imp. & p.p. Consoled; p.pr. & vb.n. Consoling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Con"sole
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.] (Arch.) (a) A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height. (b) Any small bracket; also, a console table. Console table, a table whose top is supported by two or more consoles instead of legs.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913