console

con-sole · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To comfort someone in a time of grief or disappointment.

  2. 2.

    A panel or unit containing controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

  3. 3.

    A cabinet designed to stand on the floor.

  4. 4.

    A video game console.

Related words

Antonyms: agitate, distress, upset
See also: comfort, consolation, soothe
Synonyms: comfort, reassure, soothe

Etymology

From Latin "consolari" meaning to comfort or console, from "com-" (intensive) and "solari" (to soothe, comfort).