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Learn “Embolden

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Embolden

verb/em-BOHL-den/

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

The captain's speech emboldened the nervous debating team.

Em- plus 'bold' — to embolden is to fill someone with boldness.

Use when success or support makes someone braver, often before a big attempt.