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   Com·fort

   /ˈkəmfərt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint: "room for four people to travel in comfort"
   • ▪ things that contribute to physical ease and well-being: "the low upholstered chair was one of the room's few comforts"
   • ▪ prosperity and the pleasant lifestyle secured by it: "my father left us enough to live in comfort" Similar easefreedom from hardshipreposerelaxationserenitytranquilitycontentmentcontentwell-beingcozinessenjoymentluxuryaffluenceprosperityprosperousnesswealthopulenceplentysufficiencywelfarebed of rosesrare:easefulnessOpposite discomforthardship
   • 2. the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress: "a few words of comfort" Similar consolationsolacecondolencesympathyfellow feelingcommiserationhelpsupportsuccorreliefeasementalleviationreassurancecheergladdeningOpposite grief
   • ▪ a person or thing that helps to alleviate a difficult situation: "his friendship was a great comfort"
   • 3. a warm quilt. dialect US

   verb

   • 1. ease the grief or distress of; console: "she broke down in tears and her friend tried to comfort her"
   • ▪ improve the mood of or restore a sense of well-being to: "he dined outdoors, comforted by the crackling sounds of the fire"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun, in the senses ‘strengthening, support, consolation’; as a verb, in the senses ‘strengthen, give support, console’): from Old French confort (noun), conforter (verb), from late Latin confortare ‘strengthen’, from com- (expressing intensive force) + Latin fortis ‘strong’. The sense ‘something producing physical ease’ arose in the mid 17th century.

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   As a noun, comfort is anything that provides satisfaction or a relaxed and easy feeling. You might think that the comfort of your new shoes cannot be surpassed. Definitions of comfort. noun. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain. “he is a man who enjoys his comfort ”. synonyms: comfortableness. see more. noun.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMFORT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 23, 2016 · SYNONYMS 1. pacify, calm, solace, gladden. comfort, console, relieve, soothe imply assuaging sorrow, worry, discomfort, or pain. To comfort is to lessen the sadness or sorrow of someone and to strengthen by inspiring with hope and restoring a cheerful outlook: to comfort a despairing person. console, a more formal word, means to make grief or ...

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › comfortComfort - definition of comfort by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress: finally sat in comfort on the soft pillows. b. A condition of well-being, contentment, and security: an income that allowed them to live in comfort. 2. a. Solace or consolation in time of sorrow or distress: soothing words of comfort. b.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMFORT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a feeling of being less worried or sad about something: What she said brought me great comfort. comfort noun (ENOUGH MONEY) a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need: He can afford to retire and live in comfort for the rest of his life. a comfort to sb. someone or something that helps you when you are anxious or sad:

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcomfort noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] a feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy synonym consolation. I tried to offer a few words of comfort. His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. to take comfort from somebody’s words.

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   Noun. Filter. verb. comforted, comforts. To soothe in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief of; bring consolation or hope to. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To give a sense of ease to. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To help; aid. Webster's New World. To make comfortable. Wiktionary. Synonyms: renew. give one a lift.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcomfort noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] a feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy synonym consolation to take/draw comfort from someone's words I tried to offer a few words of comfort. The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation.