Definitions

embolden

[em-bohl-dn] / ɛmˈboʊl dn /

VERB

encourage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buoy energize inspire invigorate reassure spur sway

STRONG

boost cheer exhilarate goad inspirit push rally refresh revitalize stir

WEAK

enhearten give courage give pep talk psych up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dishearten dissuade

STRONG

depress

Example Sentences

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Tim Melia, a certified financial planner and founder at Embolden Financial Planning in Seattle, suggests keeping the cash envelopes in a fireproof safe that locks.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Embolden, em-bōld′n, Imbolden, im-, v.t. to make bold or courageous.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

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