Bolden vs. Embolden — What's the Difference?

Bolden is a 2019 American drama film based on the life of cornetist Buddy Bolden (1877–1931). One of the seminal figures in jazz history, Bolden left no surviving recordings, having been committed in 1907 at age 30 to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum, where he spent the rest of his life after a diagnosis of acute alcoholic psychosis.The musical drama is directed by Daniel Pritzker, and features original music written, arranged and performed by Wynton Marsalis.

To foster boldness or courage in.

To make bold; to embolden.

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

To make bold; to encourage; to embolden.

(transitive) To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

To format text in boldface.

To give boldness or courage to; to encourage.

Give encouragement to