Synonyms for bolden
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
Synonym of embolden (“To render (someone) bolder or more courageous”).
Forms
- Past participle
- boldened
e.g. boldened → emboldened…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bolden | steady | |
| embolden | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- embolden3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (embolden3 = 3 syllables).