consoles; consoled; consoling
: to try to make (someone) feel less sadness or disappointment
She consoled [=comforted] him after his wife died.
Nothing could console her after his death.
—often + withI consoled myself with the thought that things could be much worse.
plural consoles
1
: a flat surface that contains the controls for a machine, for a piece of electrical equipment, etc.
2
: a cabinet for a stereo or television that stands on the floor
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/console. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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