Consolation

B2 8+

Synonyms of consolation

Antonyms of consolation

Collocations of consolation

consolation prize
Frequency: 70 %

Although he didn't win the competition, he received a consolation prize.

find consolation
Frequency: 65 %

She tried to find consolation in her favorite book after a long day.

offer consolation
Frequency: 60 %

He offered his friend words of consolation after the loss of her pet.

seek consolation
Frequency: 50 %

In times of grief, people often seek consolation from their loved ones.

provide consolation
Frequency: 45 %

The counselor was there to provide consolation to the students affected by the tragedy.

Idiomatic Expressions for consolation

  • Phrase: cold comfort/consolation
    Meaning: something that is not very helpful or comforting in a difficult situation
    Usage: His words of apology were cold comfort to her after the damage had been done.