Con‐sole″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Consoled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Consoling.] [L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus; con- + solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See Solace.] To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.
And empty heads console with empty sound.
Pope.
I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete.
P. Henry.
Syn. — To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See Comfort.