[*** \mathrm{console}^1] |kənˈsōl|

verb with object

comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment:

〖～ A ［oneself］ (with B)〗 «…に対して» (B〈言葉･考えなど〉で)A〈人〉［自分］を慰める, 元気づける «for» ; 〖～ A ［oneself］ that節〗 A［自分］を…ということで慰める; ｟書｠ 〖直接話法〗…だと慰める

e.g. she tried to console him but he pushed her gently away

e.g. you can console yourself with the thought that you did your best.

consolable |kənˈsōləb(ə)l| adjective

consoler |kənˈsōlər| noun

mid 17th century (replacing earlier consolate): from French consoler, from Latin consolari, from con- ‘with’ + solari ‘soothe’.

[*** \mathrm{console}^2] |ˈkänˌsōl|

1. a panel or unit accommodating a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

(ゲーム機･コンピュータなどの)操作盤［パネル］, コンソール

(also games console) a small electronic device for playing computerized video games.

a monitor and keyboard in a multiuser computer system.

a cabinet for television or radio equipment.

(大型のテレビ･AV機器などの)キャビネット

the cabinet or enclosure containing the keyboards, stops, pedals, etc., of an organ.

(パイプオルガンの)演奏台

2. an ornamented bracket with scrolls or corbel supporting a cornice, shelf, or tabletop.

コンソールテーブル(console table)〘壁面に付けて置くテーブル〙

3. a support between the seats of an automobile that has indentations for holding small items.

(車の)コンソールボックス; センターコンソール

mid 17th century (in console2 (sense 2)): from French, perhaps from consolider, from Latin consolidare (see consolidate).