Meaning of EMBOLDEN
| Pronunciation: | | em'bowldn
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| | Definition: | | [v] give encouragement to |
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| | Synonyms: | | cheer, hearten, recreate |
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| | Antonyms: | | dishearten, put off | | |
| | See Also: | | buck up, encourage, take heart | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Em*bold"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Emboldened}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Emboldening}.]
To give boldness or courage to; to encourage. --Shak.
The self-conceit which emboldened him to undertake this
dangerous office. --Sir W.
Scott.
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| | Related Terms: | | abet, advocate, aid and abet, animate, assure, bolster, brace up, buck up, chance, cheer, chirk up, comfort, countenance, encourage, endorse, favor, go for, hazard, hearten, impel, inspire, inspirit, keep in countenance, nerve, reassure, shine upon, smile upon, steel, strengthen, subscribe, support, venture |
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