consolation
con
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kaan
so
la
ˈleɪ
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tion
ʃən
shēn
/kɒnsəlˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "consolation"in English

Consolation
01

the act of providing comfort to someone who is upset or disappointed

Examples
She offered words of consolation to her grieving friend.
02

a specific thing that provides comfort to someone

Examples
The warm embrace from her mother was a great consolation during her grief.
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