Console

[kən'səʊl] or ['kɑnsol]

Definition

(noun.) an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); 'the bust of Napoleon stood on a console'.

(noun.) a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system).

Checker: Nellie--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.

(n.) A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.

(n.) Any small bracket; also, a console table.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Solace, comfort, cheer, encourage, soothe, relieve from distress.

Inputed by Liza

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Relieve, soothe, solace, encourage, comfort, assuage

ANT:Congratulate, felicitate, aggravate, oppress, disturb, trouble, annoy,irritate, irreconcile, dissatisfy

Typist: Ludwig

Definition

n. (archit.) a projection resembling a bracket frequently in the form of the letter S used to support cornices or for placing busts vases or figures on: the key-desk of an organ.—n. Con′sole-ta′ble a table having one of its sides supported against a wall by consoles or brackets.

v.t. to give solace or comfort: to cheer in distress.—adj. Consol′able that may be comforted.—v.t. Con′solate (Shak.) to console.—ns. Consolā′tion solace: alleviation of misery: a comforting circumstance; Consolā′tion-match -race &c. a race &c. in which only those who have been previously unsuccessful may compete.—adj. Consol′atory.—n. Con′soler:—fem. Con′-solātrix.

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