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embolden

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbəʊld(ə)n, ɛm-/
Definition of embolden

verb

[with object]
  • 1give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something:emboldened by the claret, he pressed his knee against hers
  • 2cause (a piece of text) to appear in a bold typeface:centre, embolden, and underline the heading

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