console — to comfort someone who is unhappy or disappointed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to comfort someone who is unhappy or disappointed
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsoʊl/
Korean meaning: 위로하다, 달래다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**솔**
Example Sentences
- He tried to console his cat by giving it treats, but the cat just wanted the empty cardboard box.
- The pilot checked all the instruments on the console before takeoff.
- Nothing could console him after his favorite pizza place closed down permanently.
console
VERB//kənˈsoʊl//
to comfort someone who is unhappy or disappointed
A caring friend consoles their sad companion on the couch
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On patrol, he learns that to console matters more than control
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From Latin 'consolari' meaning 'to alleviate grief or sorrow,' composed of 'con-' (together) and 'solari' (to comfort or soothe), likely related to 'solus' (alone) in the sense of 'not being alone in grief.'
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“He tried to console his cat by giving it treats, but the cat just wanted the empty cardboard box.”
“The pilot checked all the instruments on the console before takeoff.”
“Nothing could console him after his favorite pizza place closed down permanently.”
“She consoled herself with the thought that at least Monday only happens once a week.”
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