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Comfort
01
a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings
Examples
After a long day at work, she found comfort in curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea.
02
a quilt or bed covering made of two layers of fabric with stuffing stitched between
03
feeling of physical ease and freedom from pain or restriction, often considered an important factor when choosing clothing
Examples
When buying clothes, comfort is just as important as style.
04
the act of providing relief in times of distress
05
assistance or support given to an enemy or known criminal
06
financial security that allows for a comfortable lifestyle
to comfort
01
to lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness
Transitive: to comfort sb
Examples
Friends gathered to comfort her after the loss of a loved one.
02
to provide relief or make someone feel physically better
Transitive: to comfort sb
Examples
He comforted his friend with a warm bath to help ease the pain.
Lexical Tree
comfortable
comfortless
discomfort
comfort
