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emboldened - 2 dictionary results

em⋅bold⋅en

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


Origin:
1495–1505; em- 1 + bold + -en 1
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.
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