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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations

[ English

[ Etymology

From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium "consolation"

[ Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsɒ.lɪs/
• (US) enPR: sŏʹlĭs, IPA: /ˈsɑː.lɪs/
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• Rhymes: -ɒlɪs

[ Noun

Singular solace

Plural solaces

solace (plural solaces)

1. Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.
2. A source of comfort or consolation.

   You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace. It is priceless, yet highly treasured by many.

[ Synonyms

• comfort
• consolation
• relief
• support

[ Derived terms

• solaceful
• solacement

[ Translations

Czech: útěcha f. (1,2) Dutch: troost Finnish: lohtu German: Trost m. (1,2) Greek: παρηγοριά f.

Hungarian: vígasz Scottish Gaelic: sòlas m. Spanish: consuelo m. Swedish: tröst Portuguese: Consolo Norwegian: trøst

[ Verb

Infinitive to solace

Third person singular solaces

Simple past solaced

Past participle solaced

Present participle solacing

to solace (third-person singular simple present solaces, present participle solacing, simple past and past participle solaced)

1. To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
2. To allay or assuage.

[ Translations

to give solace to

Czech: utěšit

German: trösten