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Webster 1913 Edition

Console

Con-sole′

,
Verb.
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.
Syn. – To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See
Comfort
.

Con′sole

,
Noun.
[F.]
1.
(Arch.)
(a)
A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.
(b)
Any small bracket; also, a console table.
Console table
,
a table whose top is supported by two or more consoles instead of legs.

Webster 1828 Edition

Console

CONSOLE

,
Verb.
T.
[L. The primary sense is either to set or allay, to give rest or quiet, or the sense is to strengthen, in which case it coincides with the root of solid. The latter is most probable.] To comfort; to cheer the mind in distress or depression; to alleviate grief, and give refreshment to the mind or spirits; to give contentment or moderate happiness by relieving from distress.
The promises of the gospel may well console the Christian in all the afflictions of life.
It is a consoling reflection that the evils of life are temporary.
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.

Definition 2024

consolé

consolé

See also: console

French

Verb

consolé m ‎(feminine singular consolée, masculine plural consolés, feminine plural consolées)

  1. past participle of consoler

Spanish

Verb

consolé

  1. First-person singular (yo) preterite indicative form of consolar.

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