Looking for the meaning of the word CONSOLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONSOLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Console
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century (replacing earlier consolate): from French consoler, from Latin consolari, from con- ‘with’ + solari ‘soothe’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈsəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment
Short Definition:comfort someone at time of grief or disappointment
Examples:- she tried to console him but he pushed her gently away
- you can console yourself with the thought that you did your best
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