Definition of embolden Embolden

/ɛmbowˈldʌn/ - [embowldun] - em•bold•en

We found 8 definitions of embolden from 6 different sources.

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What does embolden mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

emboldens, emboldening, emboldened  

embolden - give encouragement to
  cheer, hearten, recreate
  dishearten, put off take away the enthusiasm of
  encourage spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
  buck up, take heart gain courage
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • embolden (v. t.)
    To give boldness or courage to; to encourage.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • embolden
    To mentally support.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • embolden
    em-bōld′n, Imbolden, im-, v.t. to make bold or courageous. [Em, to make, and bold.]

Part of speech

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  • embolden, verb, present, 1st person singular of embolden (infinitive).
  • embolden, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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