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   comfort

   /ˈkʌmfət/

   noun

   • 1. a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint: "there is 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 hardshipreposerelaxationserenitytranquillitycontentmentcontentwell-beingcosinessenjoymentluxuryaffluenceprosperityprosperousnesswealthopulenceplentysufficiencywelfarebed 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 feelingcommiserationhelpsupportsuccourreliefeasementalleviationreassurancecheergladdeningOpposite 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: "the victim was comforted by friends before being taken to hospital"
   • ▪ improve the mood of or restore a sense of physical 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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   The meaning of COMFORT is to give strength and hope to : cheer. How to use comfort in a sentence.

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   COMFORT definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: 2. the state of feeling better after…. Learn more.

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   COMFORT meaning: 1 : a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.; 2 : a state or feeling of being less worried, upset, frightened, etc., during a time of trouble or emotional pain

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   Comfort definition: to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to. See examples of COMFORT used in a sentence.

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   to be of (good) comfort: to be of good cheer; to keep up one's heart or courage (archaic). to take (†have) comfort: to accept consolation, be…

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   To give comfort is to shore up the mood or physical state of someone else. It might take a long time to comfort your mother after her cat disappears. As a noun, comfort is anything that provides satisfaction or a relaxed and easy feeling.

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

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   If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations. This will enable the audience to sit in comfort while watching the shows. The shoe has padding around the collar, heel and tongue for added comfort.

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

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   comfort. noun. /ˈkʌmfət/ /ˈkʌmfərt/ Word Family. Idioms. [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need. The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. I didn't want to leave the comfort of my bed.

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    comfort. [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. With a DVD player, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home.

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    Comfort Definition. To soothe in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief of; bring consolation or hope to. To give a sense of ease to.