Definitions for embolden
ɛmˈboʊl dənem·bold·en

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cheer, hearten, recreate, emboldenverb

   give encouragement to

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. emboldenverb

   To render (someone) more bold or courageous.

2. emboldenverb

   To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

3. emboldenverb

   To format text in boldface.

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1. embolden

   To embolden is to instill courage or confidence in someone, encouraging them to do something or to behave in a certain way. It can also mean making a statement or a stand more prominently or straightforwardly.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Emboldenverb

   to give boldness or courage to; to encourage

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Embolden

   em-bōld′n, Imbolden, im-, v.t. to make bold or courageous. [Em, to make, and bold.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. embolden

   give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on May 6, 2019  

Matched Categories

1. • Encourage

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How to pronounce embolden?

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How to say embolden in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of embolden in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of embolden in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of embolden in a Sentence

1. Shilan Shah:

   The result provides some reassurance to the BJP that its popularity remains intact, that could embolden the government to pursue reforms in future, including loosening foreign direct investment restrictions and moves toward privatization.

2. Sinai Phase:

   It will embolden junta leader Prayuth to think he has millions of Thais behind him and it will extend military control not for one or two years but 20 years.

3. Pasi Eronen:

   Capitulating to out-of-this-world demands would make overall situation much more dangerous, as it would just embolden Kremlin to act aggressively, moreover, China and other revisionists are watching the reaction to a Kremlin gamble.

4. Heino Klinck:

   Overarchingly China is concerned that the potential evolution of U.S defense policy regarding Taiwan is going to embolden Taiwan and advance the pro-independence movement, any time a U.S. official makes any comment about Taiwan with respect to strengthening the relationship or even implies that the relationship is going to be strengthened, China will push back vociferously.

5. John McCain:

   That decision sets a troubling precedent that will only empower and embolden bad actors to use cyber as an offensive weapon even more aggressively in the future.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=embolden
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Embolden
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embolden
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=embolden
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=embolden