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-derivedemto put into, to cause
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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.