comfort

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.

   Sleep in comfort on our new mattress.

2. 2
   noun

   A feeling of relief, or a person or thing that gives it during a hard time.

   Their friendship was a great comfort during this difficult time.

3. 3
   verb

   To make someone feel less sad, worried, or upset.

   She comforted her crying daughter with a warm hug.

From Middle English comforten, from Old French conforter, from Late Latin confortō (“to strengthen greatly”), itself from Latin con- (“together”) + fortis (“strong”).

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