What does EMBOLDEN mean?

Definitions for EMBOLDEN
ɛmˈboʊl dənem·bold·en

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word EMBOLDEN.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. cheer, hearten, recreate, emboldenverb

    give encouragement to

Wiktionary

  1. emboldenverb

    To render (someone) more bold or courageous.

  2. emboldenverb

    To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

  3. emboldenverb

    To format text in boldface.

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  1. Emboldenverb

    to give boldness or courage to; to encourage

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Embolden

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

Editors Contribution

  1. embolden

    give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something


    Submitted by anonymous on May 6, 2019  

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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. 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.

  2. Governor DeSantis:

    I think what we need to understand is that these legacy D.C. and New York outlets - we do n’t care what you think anymore. We know you peddle narratives. We know you lie. We know you do n’t care about the facts. And so you can try to smear me or anyone in my administration all you want to. All that’s going to do is embolden us to continue moving forward for the people in Florida.

  3. Nancy Northup:

    We're relieved that the Louisiana law has been blocked today but we're concerned about tomorrow, (The) Court's decision could embolden states to pass even more restrictive laws when clarity is needed if abortion rights are to be protected.

  4. Maureen Ohlhausen:

    Arming the FTC staff with this sweeping new policy statement is likely to embolden them to explore the limits of unfair methods of competition, i fear this will ultimately lead to more, not less uncertainty.

  5. Philip Davidson:

    The military balance in the Indo-Pacific is becoming more unfavorable for the United States and our allies, with this imbalance, we are accumulating risk that may embolden China to unilaterally change the status quo before our forces may be able to deliver an effective response.

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Translations for EMBOLDEN

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  • окуражавам, насърчавамBulgarian
  • encourager, enhardirFrench
  • प्रोत्साहित करनाHindi
  • moed geven, verstoutenDutch
  • ทำให้กล้าThai
  • emboldenVietnamese

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