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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Console \Con*sole"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Consoled}; p. pr & vb n. {Consoling}.] [L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus con- + solari to console, comfort: cf F. consoler. See {Solace}.] 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}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Consoling \Con*sol"ing\, a. Adapted to console or comfort; cheering; as this is consoling news From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: consoling adj : affording comfort or solace [syn: {comforting}, {consolatory}]
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