embolden

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone) more confident or determined.

  - "After her speech, the audience applauded and emboldened her."
  - "The teacher's encouragement emboldened the students to take risks."

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Synonyms

boldface

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embolden
holden , molden , bolden

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Variants

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embolden , emboldened , emboldening , emboldens

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Etymology

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From Old French 'emboldir' meaning 'to arm with shields' or 'to make bold'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'embolden' is often used in the context of public speaking.

2. In heraldry, 'embolden' refers to the process of adding a border or ornament to a coat of arms.

3. The term 'embolden' can also be used figuratively to describe the act of making a statement or taking a strong position on an issue.

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Related Concepts

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1. encourage: To give someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

2. bold: Having or showing courage, confidence, or determination.

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Culture

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In literature, 'embolden' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of giving someone the courage to face a challenge. In art, the term can refer to the use of bold colors or lines to create a sense of strength and confidence.

How to Memorize "embolden"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of giving someone a shield or armor to make them feel more confident.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of courage and determination.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'embolden' - 'E' for 'Encourage', 'M' for 'Make', 'B' for 'Bold', 'O' for 'Oneself', 'L' for 'Lifted', 'D' for 'Determination', 'E' for 'Empowered'.

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