* Offering Consolation:
* "I offered my consolation to my friend after she lost her dog."
* "The priest offered words of consolation to the grieving family."
* Receiving Consolation:
* "She found consolation in knowing that her loved ones were safe."
* "The only consolation was that the fire didn't spread to the other houses."
* Consolation as a Thing:
* "Music was her only consolation during difficult times."
* "The small prize was a mere consolation compared to the grand prize."
* Figurative Usage:
* "The team found consolation in a strong performance, even though they lost the game."
* "His consolation was that he had tried his best, even though he failed."