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Definition of Console
1. Noun. A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall.
2. Verb. Give moral or emotional strength to. "The performance is likely to console Sue"
Exact synonyms: Comfort, Solace, Soothe
Specialized synonyms: Calm, Calm Down, Lull, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize, Allay, Ease, Relieve, Still
Derivative terms: Comfort, Comforter, Comforter, Consolable, Consolation, Consolation, Consolatory, Solace, Solace, Solace, Solacement, Solacement
Specialized synonyms: Calm, Calm Down, Lull, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize, Allay, Ease, Relieve, Still
Derivative terms: Comfort, Comforter, Comforter, Consolable, Consolation, Consolation, Consolatory, Solace, Solace, Solace, Solacement, Solacement
3. 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).
Category relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Scientific Instrument
Generic synonyms: Scientific Instrument
4. Noun. An ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture). ; "The bust of Napoleon stood on a console"
5. Noun. Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television.
Definition of Console
1. v. t. To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.
2. n. A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.
Definition of Console
1. to comfort [v -SOLED, -SOLING, -SOLES] - See also: comfort