B2verbemotionsrelationships
US/kənˈsoʊl/
UK/kənˈsəʊl/
to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better
In context
She tried to console her son after he lost the football final.
Nothing anyone said could console him after his dog died.
I didn't get the job, but I consoled myself with a big bowl of pho.
Words that go with console
verb + noun
- console yourselfConsole yourself with the thought that you did your best.
- console each otherThe players consoled each other after the defeat.
- console the familyNeighbours came to console the family after the funeral.
- console a friendIt's hard to know what to say when you console a friend.
verb + preposition
- consoled byShe was consoled by messages from old friends.