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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Console oneself with the thought that..

Hi

Do these carry the same meaning?

I consoled myself with the thought that there was still some money left in the drawer.

I comforted myself with the thought that there was still some money left in the drawer.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi, Tom. I'd say that they do. I generally picture a person in need of being consoled as more emotionally distraught than one who needs comforting.

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  • Hi, Tom.
  • I'd say that they do.
  • I generally picture a person in need of being consoled as more emotionally distraught than one who needs comforting.
  • The noun "consolation" doesn't seem to carry the same sense - for me, anyway.
  • The fact that some money was left in the drawer is small consolation.
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Hi, Tom. I'd say that they do.

I generally picture a person in need of being consoled as more emotionally distraught than one who needs comforting.

The noun "consolation" doesn't seem to carry the same sense - for me, anyway.

The fact that some money was left in the drawer is small consolation.
When I say something like this, I'm well in control of my em
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