take consolation

Frequency: 6.98.5 per million words

to receive comfort from a fact or situation

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Examples (10)

  • Although we lost the game, we took some consolation from the fact that we played well.
  • He will take consolation in knowing he did everything he could to help.
  • I take great consolation from your kind words during this difficult time.
  • If the project fails, we can at least take consolation in the valuable lessons we learned.
  • She couldn't take any consolation from their apologies; the damage was already done.
  • After being laid off, he took consolation in the fact that he now had time to pursue his passion.
  • The artist took little consolation from the critical acclaim, as the piece felt misunderstood.
  • Take consolation in knowing that you are not alone in this struggle.
  • Throughout her recovery, she has taken consolation in the support of her family.
  • The grieving widow took what little consolation she could from her cherished memories.