Console \Con*sole"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Consoled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Consoling}.] [L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus; con- +
solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See {Solace}.]
To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief
and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.

And empty heads console with empty sound. --Pope.

I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion
of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and
philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. --P.
Henry.

Syn: To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage;
support. See {Comfort}.