console

/ˈkɑnsoʊl/
verb
  1. To comfort someone who is sad or disappointed.
    • He consoled his crying daughter with a hug and a kind word.
    • The teacher consoled the student who failed the test by offering extra help.
    • She tried to console her friend after the team lost the game.
noun
  1. A cabinet or panel that contains the controls for electronic equipment, such as a computer, stereo, or video game system.
    • She stored her DVDs in the cabinet under the TV console.
    • The sound engineer adjusted the levels on the mixing console.
    • He bought a new gaming console to play the latest video games.
  2. A decorative table or cabinet designed to stand against a wall, often with a flat top and legs.
    • She used the console table to display family photos.
    • They placed a vase of flowers on the console in the hallway.
    • The antique console had elegant carved legs and a marble top.
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