Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provide-consolation
verb phrase
/prəˈvaɪd ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
To give comfort or support to someone who is experiencing pain or distress.
Examples
- After the loss, friends gathered to provide consolation to the grieving family.
- The counselor’s role is to provide consolation to students in distress.
- She knew how to provide consolation through her warm words and kind gestures.
Meaning
Providing consolation means offering emotional help or solace to someone who is feeling sad or troubled.
Synonyms
- comfort
- soothe
- console
- support
- reassure