(kən·sōl′) v.t. ·soled, ·sol·ing
To comfort (a person) in grief or sorrow; solace; cheer. [<F consoler <L consolari <com- together + solari solace]
—con·sol′a·ble adjective Synonyms: comfort, condole, encourage, sympathize. One condoles with another by the expression of kindly sympathy in his trouble; he consoles him by considerations adapted to soothe and sustain the spirit; he encourages him by the hope of some relief or deliverance; he comforts him by whatever act or word tends to bring mind or body to a state of rest and cheer. We sympathize with others, not only in sorrow, but in joy. Compare ALLEVIATE, PITY. Antonyms: annoy, distress, disturb, grieve, hurt, sadden, trouble, wound.
CONSOLE
(def. 1)

(kon′sōl) noun
1. A bracket of any kind, especially one used to support cornices or ornamental fixtures; a corbel.
2. A console table.
3. The portion of an organ containing the manuals and stops.
4. A cabinet for a radio, phonograph, or television set, designed to rest on the floor. [<F, a bracket; ult. origin uncertain]