embolden — to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈboʊldən/
Example Sentences
- The superhero movie emboldened my 5-year-old nephew to wear his underwear outside his pants.
- His promotion emboldened him to finally ask his boss for a raise.
- The positive feedback emboldened her to submit her novel to publishers.
embolden
VERB[/ɪmˈboʊldən/]
to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
an encouraging friend places a supportive hand on a nervous performer's shoulder while speaking reassuringly. The nervous performer clutches sheet music with trembling hands and looks toward the intimidating stage. After hearing the friend's encouraging words, the performer's posture straightens and their expression shifts from fear to determination. The performer takes a confident step forward toward the stage microphone. Other audience members smile warmly from their seats, creating a supportive atmosphere. someone being given the courage and confidence to do something they were afraid to attempt
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, formed in the 14th century by combining 'em-' (a variant of 'en-' meaning 'to make') with 'bold' plus the verb-forming suffix '-en'.
Breakdown
em- (to make/cause to be) + bold (brave, confident) + -en (verb-forming suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero movie emboldened my 5-year-old nephew to wear his underwear outside his pants.”
“His promotion emboldened him to finally ask his boss for a raise.”
“The positive feedback emboldened her to submit her novel to publishers.”
“Free Wi-Fi emboldened the students to bring their laptops to the coffee shop instead of studying.”
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