Solace
11solace — (n.) comfort, consolation, late 13c., from O.Fr. solas, from L. solacium, from solatus, pp. of solari to console, soothe, from PIE root *sel of good mood, to favor (Cf. Gk. hilaros merry, O.E. gesælig happy; see SILLY (Cf …
12solace — vb *comfort, console Analogous words: *relieve, assuage, mitigate, allay, alleviate, lighten: gladden, rejoice, delight, *please, gratify …
13solace — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great ▪ spiritual VERB + SOLACE ▪ bring (sb), give sb, offer (sb), provide ▪ …
14solace — n. 1) to find solace in 2) a solace to (she was a solace to her parents) * * * [ sɒlɪs] to find solace in a solace to (she was a solace to her parents) …
15solace — sol|ace [ˈsɔlıs US ˈsa: ] n formal [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: solas, from Latin solatio, from solari to comfort ] 1.) [U] a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment seek/find solace in sth ▪ After the …
16solace — [[t]sɒ̱lɪs[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Solace is a feeling of comfort that makes you feel less sad. [FORMAL] I found solace in writing when my father died three years ago... Henry was inclined to seek solace in drink. Syn: comfort 2) N SING If something is …
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18solace — 1 noun 1 (U) formal a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment: seek/find solace in: After the death of her son, Val found solace in the church. 2 be a solace to to bring a feeling of comfort and calmness to… …
19solace — sol|ace1 [ saləs ] noun singular or uncount something that makes you feel better when you are sad or upset: seek/find solace in: James sought solace in religion. solace sol|ace 2 [ saləs ] verb transitive LITERARY to make someone feel better when …
20solace — I. transitive verb (solaced; solacing) Date: 13th century 1. to give solace to ; console 2. a. to make cheerful b. amuse 3. allay, soothe < solace grief > …
