console Definition

console¹
verb

consoled, consoling
1. To comfort in distress, grief or disappointment.

Thesaurus: comfort, assuage, calm, alleviate, soothe, ease, cheer, hearten, encourage; Antonym: upset, agitate.

Derivative: consolable
adj

Derivative: consolatory
adj

Derivative: consoler
noun

Etymology: 17c: from French consoler, from Latin consolari, from solari to soothe.

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console²
noun

1. music.
The part of an organ with the keys, pedals and panels of stops.
2. A panel of dials, switches, etc for operating electronic equipment.
3. A freestanding cabinet for audio or video equipment.
4. An ornamental bracket for a shelf, etc.

Etymology: 18c: French, apparently shortened from consolateur comforter or supporter.