What does the word 'embolden' mean? - It's time to Learn English

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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Life.
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It is one of those things we can't avoid.
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Sometimes things come along that require us
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to find extra strength.
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Maybe something that we've been worrying about for a very long time.
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Maybe something you need to overcome.
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Perhaps you are looking for a word of advice from a friend.
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Or maybe you are looking for inspiration.
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Something to embolden you or embolden.
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I like that word. It is a super duper word.
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To embolden is to give strength.
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Maybe you feel emboldened.
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And that means for some reason, suddenly you find
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you have the confidence, you have the determination
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to do the thing that you wanted to do.
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You find your inner strength.
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You suddenly feel ‘emboldened’.
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It is a great word.
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Quite often in life, we lose confidence.
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I know at certain points in my life
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I have lost confidence in myself.
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But then suddenly I feel emboldened.
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I feel as if I can carry on.
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Maybe a friend says something to you to encourage you.
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Quite often, words of encouragement
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can go a very long way to feel
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emboldened is to feel strength.
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You feel courageous.
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You feel as if you can go on.
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This is Mr Duncan in England saying, stay strong,
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stay happy, and I will see you again very soon.
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ta ta for now.
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