embolden

🇬🇧 UK/im'bәuldn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To give someone more confidence or courage to do something.

使大胆,给予勇气;鼓励

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
emto put into, to cause
+
boldstem
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ento put into, to cause
=embolden

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The success of the first campaign emboldened the activists to launch a larger movement.

  • 2.

    Positive feedback emboldened her to pursue her artistic dreams.

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