console vs condole
Definitions
noun
- housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
- 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)
- a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
- an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
verb
- give moral or emotional strength to
Examples
I compassionated him, and sometimes felt a wish to console him; but when I looked upon him, when I saw the filthy mass that moved and talked, my heart sickened, and my feelings were altered to those of horror and hatred.
The center console is neat and simple, stressing a less-is-more minimalism.
Ten years ago, very few people had games consoles, broadband Internet or mobile phones.
Definitions
verb
- express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
Examples
Additional, wall, condole can choose deadening very, if mineral wool is sound-absorbing board wait.
Matters went on pretty well with us until my master was seized with a severe fit of illness, in consequence of which his literary scheme was completely defeated, and his condition in life materially injured; of course, the glad tones of encouragement which I had been accustomed to hear were changed into expressions of condolence, and sometimes assurances of unabated friendship; but then it must be remembered that I, the handsomest blue coat, was _still in good condition_, and it will perhaps appear, that if I were not my master's
The Notes sends sincere condolence to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mary Bulmer.
