Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To console (someone); to comfort, look after.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To inspire with new courage; to encourage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To reinvigorate, to strengthen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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History
From Anglo-Norman reconforter, Middle French reconforter, from re- + conforter.
