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The definition of solace is a decline in grief, or consolation.

(noun)

When you go see a friend who is feeling sad and you offer comfort and listen to your friend talk about his problems, this is an example of giving solace.

See solace in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an easing of grief, loneliness, discomfort, etc.
something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation; relief

Also solacement

Origin: ME < OFr solaz < L solacium < solari, to comfort < IE base *sel-, favorable, in good spirits > silly

transitive verb solaced, solacing

to give solace to; comfort; console
to lessen or allay (grief, sorrow, etc.)

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solacer noun

See solace in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress; consolation.
A source of comfort or consolation.

transitive verb sol·aced, sol·ac·ing, sol·ac·es

To comfort, cheer, or console, as in trouble or sorrow. See Synonyms at comfort.
To allay or assuage: “They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper” (Jane Austen).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English solas

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin sōlācium

Origin: , from sōlārī, to console

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