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Solace Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Solace? [n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" [n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" [n] comfort in disappointment or misery [v] give moral or emotional strength to Synonyms \| Synonyms for Solace: comfort \| comfort \| consolation \| consolation \| console \| solacement \| solacement \| soothe Related Terms \| Find terms related to Solace: See Also \| allay \| bright side \| calm \| calm down \| cold comfort \| comfort \| comfort \| comfortableness \| ease \| lull \| ministration \| quiet \| quieten \| relief \| relieve \| silver lining \| still \| succor \| succour \| tranquilize \| tranquillise \| tranquillize Solace In Webster's Dictionary \Sol"ace\, n. [OF. solas, ssoulaz, L. solacium, solatium, fr. solari to comfort, console. Cf. {Console}, v. t.] 1. Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also, that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or consoles; relief. In business of mirth and of solace. --Chaucer. The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion. --Rambler. 2. Rest; relaxation; ease. [Obs.] To make his steed some solace. --Chaucer. Syn: Comfort; consolation; alleviation; relief. \Sol"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solaced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Solacing}.] [OF. solacier, soulacier, F. solacier, LL. solatiare. See {Solace}, n.] 1. To cheer in grief or under calamity; to comfort; to relieve in affliction, solitude, or discomfort; to console; -- applied to persons; as, to solace one with the hope of future reward. 2. To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief. Syn: To comfort; assuage; allay. See {Comfort}. \Sol"ace\, v. i. To take comfort; to be cheered. --Shak.

Solace Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Solace?

[n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
[n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
[n] comfort in disappointment or misery
[v] give moral or emotional strength to

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Solace In Webster's Dictionary

\Sol"ace\, n. [OF. solas, ssoulaz, L. solacium, solatium,
fr. solari to comfort, console. Cf. {Console}, v. t.]
1. Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also,
   that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or
   consoles; relief.

         In business of mirth and of solace.   --Chaucer.

         The proper solaces of age are not music and
         compliments, but wisdom and devotion. --Rambler.

2. Rest; relaxation; ease. [Obs.]

         To make his steed some solace.        --Chaucer.

Syn: Comfort; consolation; alleviation; relief.


\Sol"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solaced}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Solacing}.] [OF. solacier, soulacier, F. solacier, LL.
solatiare. See {Solace}, n.]
1. To cheer in grief or under calamity; to comfort; to
   relieve in affliction, solitude, or discomfort; to
   console; -- applied to persons; as, to solace one with the
   hope of future reward.

2. To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief.

Syn: To comfort; assuage; allay. See {Comfort}.


\Sol"ace\, v. i.
To take comfort; to be cheered. --Shak.

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