consolate

Meanings

• verb

  to soothe or comfort someone in grief or distress

• verb

  to make amends or atone for a mistake or offense

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Rhymes

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console , commune , delude , recluse

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Variants

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consulate , consulates , consulate general , consulates general

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Etymology

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From the Latin consolatus, past participle of consolare ‘to make company, to encourage, comfort, soothe’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'consolate' comes from the Latin word 'consolatus', which means 'encouraged' or 'comforted'.

2. The verb 'consolate' can also be used in the context of making amends or atoning for a mistake or offense.

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Related Concepts

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1. comfort: A feeling of peace and contentment, often achieved through the presence or actions of others.

2. sympathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'consolate' has been used to describe the act of comforting and soothing someone in their time of need. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth consoles her husband after they have committed regicide.

How to Memorize "consolate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone in distress, and then picture yourself comforting and soothing them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consolate' with the image of a caring and compassionate person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'consolate' with the word 'comfortate'.

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