Emboldened vs. Embolden — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Emboldened and Embolden

To foster boldness or courage in.

To foster boldness or courage in.

Having been made bold.

(transitive) To render (someone) bolder or more courageous.

Simple past tense and past participle of embolden

They were emboldened by their success.

(transitive) To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

Made bold or courageous

To format text in boldface.

To give boldness or courage to; to encourage.

The self-conceit which emboldened him to undertake this dangerous office.

Give encouragement to