The word "console" can have multiple meanings depending on the context. As a noun, it refers to a panel or a cabinet that houses controls for machines or electronic devices. As a verb, it means to comfort someone in times of grief or disappointment, helping them to feel better emotionally.
As a noun: - Control panel - Dashboard - Cabinet - Console table
As a verb: - Comfort - Soothe - Console - Reassure - Support
As a verb: - Distress - Upset - Agitate - Torment
The word "console" comes from the Latin word "consolari," which means "to comfort" or "to alleviate grief." The prefix "con-" means "together," and "solari" means "to calm" or "to soothe."