Comfort
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
"His presence was a consolation to her"
(2) A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
(3) A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
"He is a man who enjoys his comfort"
"She longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"
(4) A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
"A life of luxury and ease"
"He had all the material comforts of this world"
verb
(5) Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
"Ease the pain in your legs"
(6) Give moral or emotional strength to
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Etymology
From , from , present active infinitive of , itself from + .
Noun
- Contentment, ease.
- Sleep in comfort with our new mattress.
- the comforts of home
- A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
- We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least.
- A cause of relief or satisfaction.
- The outcome of the peace negotiations in Moscow in 1940 was a heavy blow to the young nation, but in the same time a great comfort: at least the independency was preserved.
Verb
- : To provide comfort to or relieve suffering.
- Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad.
- To make the physical circumstances comfortable.