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Term: Embolden

Definition:

Verb: To embolden means to make someone feel more confident, courageous, or daring.

Adjective: Emboldened means feeling confident, courageous, or daring.

Sense 1:

Verb: To give someone courage or confidence.

Example sentence: The motivational speech emboldened the team to take on the challenging task.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Feeling confident or daring as a result of gaining courage.

Example sentence: The emboldened investors took risks in the market that others would shy away from.

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Local Usage:

Verb: In the local dialect, "embolden" is commonly used to describe the act of enlivening a party or social gathering.

Example sentence: The live band emboldened the celebration, turning it into a night to remember.

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