Synonyms & related words for embolden

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of embolden — including hearten, cheer, encourage, inspire, strengthen, abet. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to embolden

Explore words related to embolden — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include dispirit, motivate, dishearten, incite, invigorate, discourage, enliven, bolder. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for embolden

Common synonyms for embolden include hearten, cheer, encourage, inspire, strengthen, abet, reassure, impel — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does embolden come from?

The word embolden breaks down into 3 roots of Latin and Old English origin: em-, from Latin in (“to make, put into”); bold, from Old English beald (“bold, brave”); and -en, from Old English -nian (“to make”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.