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embolden

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em⋅bold⋅en

  [em-bohl-duhn]
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–verb (used with object)
to make bold or bolder; hearten; encourage.
Also, imbolden.

Origin:
1495–1505; em- 1 + bold + -en 1
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em·bold·en   (ěm-bōl'dən)   
tr.v.   em·bold·ened, em·bold·en·ing, em·bold·ens
To foster boldness or courage in; encourage. See Synonyms at encourage.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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