Console
/kənˈsoʊl/
To comfort someone who is feeling sad or upset by being kind and caring, like giving them a hug or listening to them.
Examples
- I tried to console my friend when she was sad about losing her favorite toy.
- After the game, I consoled my teammate who felt upset about missing the winning shot.
- When my puppy got scared during the storm, I held him to console him.
Synonyms
comfort
cheer up
soothe
calm
help
Antonyms
upset
hurt
ignore
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