consolation

noun (consolation, uncountable; a consolation, consolations)

«consolation» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Comfort given to someone who is sad or disappointed. tree →
A person or thing that gives comfort in a bad situation («It's some consolation that...»). tree →
(sport) A small prize or match for those who did not win, as in «consolation prize» or «consolation goal». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life, friends offer consolation after a loss or disappointment. In sport and competitions, a «consolation prize» is given to someone who didn't win, and a «consolation goal» is scored by a team that is losing badly. In church life, prayer and hymns can bring consolation in grief. It tells the reader someone is being comforted.

Examples

She hugged her friend in consolation. tree →
We lost the final, but got a consolation prize. tree →
United scored a consolation goal in the last minute. tree →
It was some consolation that the rain stopped for the picnic. tree →
His dog was a great consolation after Grandpa died. tree →
Many people find consolation in prayer. tree →
Overwhelmed with grief, he sought consolation from the beautiful Persian. tree →

Note

Verb: console (stress on the second syllable: kun-SOLE). Do not confuse with «console» (stress on first: KON-sole), the games machine or control panel. «A consolation prize» is a fixed phrase.

In Jewish tradition

Comfort given in grief. Job's friends offer it, and Isaiah promises it to Jerusalem.

Interpretation. Isaiah's consolations give their name to the "Sabbaths of Consolation" after Tisha B'Av, when comfort is read after the Temple's destruction.

Examples

Hear diligently my speech; and let this be your consolations. (Writings JOB.21.2, JPS 1917) tree →
Are the consolations of God too small for thee, and the word that dealeth gently with thee? (Writings JOB.15.11, JPS 1917) tree →
That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breast of her consolations; that ye may drink deeply with delight of the abundance of her glory. (Prophets ISA.66.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Verb: console (stress on the second syllable: kun-SOLE). Do not confuse with «console» (stress on first: KON-sole), the games machine or control panel. «A consolation prize» is a fixed phrase.

On Mova

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