solace

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium "consolation"

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[edit] Noun

Singular
solace

Plural
solaces

solace (plural solaces)

  1. Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.
  2. A source of comfort or consolation.
    You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace. It is priceless, yet highly treasured by many.

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consolation
source of comfort
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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to solace

Third person singular
solaces

Simple past
solaced

Past participle
solaced

Present participle
solacing

to solace (third-person singular simple present solaces, present participle solacing, simple past and past participle solaced)

  1. To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
  2. To allay or assuage.

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to give solace to
to allay, assuage
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