Dictionary Definition
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- /ɛmˈbəʊldən/
- Rhymes: -əʊldən
Verb
- Render (someone) more bold or courageous.
- Encourage, inspire, or motivate.
- Format text in bold type.
Quotations
References
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
abet,
advocate, aid and abet,
animate, assure, bolster, brace up, buck up,
chance, cheer, chirk up, comfort, countenance, encourage, endorse, favor, go for, hazard, hearten, impel, inspire, inspirit, keep in countenance,
nerve, reassure, shine upon, smile
upon, steel, strengthen, subscribe, support, venture