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consoler

con·sole
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sohl]
    • /kənˈsoʊl/
    • /kənˈsəʊlə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sohl]
    • /kənˈsoʊl/

Definitions of consoler word

  • verb with object consoler to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort: Only his children could console him when his wife died. 1
  • noun consoler One who gives consolation. 1

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Origin of consoler

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; (< French consoler) < Latin consōlārī, equivalent to con- con- + sōlārī to soothe (see solace); perhaps akin to Old English sǣl happiness (see seely)

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Parts of speech for Consoler

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

consoler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

consoler usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for consoler

noun consoler

  • sympathizer — a person who sympathizes.
  • friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
  • pacifier — a person or thing that pacifies.
  • condolatory — to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief (usually followed by with): to condole with a friend whose father has died.
  • solace — comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.

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