Question

Debbie leaned over to console Maggie after she came in second place in the speech contest.

Which word is a synonym for the word console?

A.
comfort
B.
teach
C.
conceal
D.
taunt

Answer 1

A. Comfort
Is a different way to say it just in a different word

Answer 2

A. comfort

Console is another word for comfort. Maggie got second place, and was probably upset, because she was so close to coming in first place. Debbie consoled her, or comforted her.