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console1

Pronunciation: /kənˈsəʊl/

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Definition of console

verb

[with object]

comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment:she tried to console him but he pushed her gently away you can console yourself with the thought that you did your best (as adjective consoling)he put a consoling arm around her shoulder