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Definition of embolden

embolden

/ɪmˈboʊl.dən/
em · bold · en
Adjective:emboldened
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Past Simple:emboldened
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Past Participle:emboldened
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Present Participle:emboldening
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embolden Lexical Profile

embolden Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way.

Example

"Emboldened by the positive feedback on her first novel, she decided to pursue writing full-time."

2

British To format or print text in boldface type so that it stands out visually.

Example

"Please embolden the main headings in the report to make the document easier to scan."

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• Rhymes for embolden

• Nearby Words

emblic
embodiment
embody
embolden
emboldener
emboss
embosser

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century from the prefix 'em-' (meaning 'to put into' or 'cause to be'), the Old English adjective 'bold' (courageous), and the verbal suffix '-en'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embolden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embolden
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