comfort

1 of 2

verb

com·fort ˈkəm(p)-fərt How to pronounce comfort (audio)

comforted; comforting; comforts

transitive verb

: to give strength and hope to : cheer

comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded

: to ease the grief or trouble of : console

The mother comforted her crying child.

The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends.

comfortingly

ˈkəm(p)-fər-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce comfort (audio)

adverb

comfort

2 of 2

noun

: strengthening aid:

: assistance, support

accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy

: consolation in time of trouble or worry : solace

He turned to her for comfort when he lost his job.

: a feeling of relief or encouragement

It's a comfort to know that I can rely on you for help.

: contented well-being

a life of ease and comfort

: a satisfying or enjoyable experience

Seeing her son again after so many years was a great comfort.

: one that gives or brings comfort

all the comforts of home

Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her.

comfortless

ˈkəm(p)-fərt-ləs How to pronounce comfort (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community. We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over. Noun These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures. The car's seats are designed for comfort. The suites combine comfort with convenience. The drug gave some comfort to the patient. I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort. He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job. They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Vice President Kamala Harris made an unannounced visit to Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday to comfort a community terrorized by a Fourth of July mass shooting.

Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 His mother and grandfather endeavored to comfort the devastated 12-year-old, struggling to comprehend a loss that will forever mark his life.

Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 People comfort one another at the scene of a shooting in central Oslo, Norway, on Saturday.

Reuters, NBC News, 28 June 2022 Mike tries to comfort Manuel by telling him that justice will be done.

Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 19 July 2022 After her divorce and years of living alone, pets were there to comfort her, protect her, and to be good companions to her.

Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 8 June 2022 While David appears relieved after the embrace, Kobe continues to shed a few tears, prompting his incoming father-in-law to comfort him.

Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Another patient, who was also upset, sat in a waiting room chair and cried as a staffer tried to comfort her.

Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Her dad later joined her on stage, saying his daughter learned to sing to comfort him through his chemotherapy treatments.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022

Noun

Reviewers report that the boots far outperform for the price in terms of water resistance, comfort, and fashion.

Laura Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 This Adidas tee is made of soft cotton jersey and designed with everyday comfort in mind.

Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Offering your baby more space and softer padding, this seat is equal parts protection and comfort.

Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s enjoyment in the garlic-forward, creamy dish itself, but there’s also comfort in the routine-ness of it.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Plus, the Classic continues to receive excellent ratings from our testers and survey panelists for comfort and overall sleep quality.

Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 With that comfort comes those moments between the fanbase, whether road or home, and myself.

The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Turmeric also helps support healthy joint mobility and comfort, according to Purina, and is safe to give to dogs in small amounts.

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Luca Cianciulli and his business partner and wife, Maxime Landry, have created the prototypical neighborhood restaurant in Villeray with a menu dedicated to Italian comfort classics.

Mia Leimkuhler, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English comforten, conforten "to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate," borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confortāre "to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure" (Medieval Latin also "to cheer, reassure"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fortāre, verbal derivative of Latin fortis "strong, robust" — more at fort

Noun

Middle English comfort, counfort "invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification," borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort "solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction," noun derivative of conforter, comforter "to strengthen, encourage, solace" — more at comfort entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

comfort 1 of 2

verb

com·fort ˈkəm-fərt How to pronounce comfort (audio)

comforted; comforting

: to ease the grief or trouble of

comfort the sick

And deep down inside I am really a nice person, she comforted herself.

Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8

comfort

2 of 2

noun

: acts or words that bring relief from grief or trouble

: the feeling of being cheered

: something that makes a person comfortable

the comforts of home

单词	comforting
释义	comfort 1 of 2 verb com·fort ˈkəm(p)-fərt comforted; comforting; comforts transitive verb 1 : to give strength and hope to : cheer comforted by the knowledge that the program will be fully funded 2 : to ease the grief or trouble of : console The mother comforted her crying child. The bereaved families of the victims were comforted by friends. comfortingly ˈkəm(p)-fər-tiŋ-lē adverb comfort 2 of 2 noun 1 : strengthening aid: a : assistance, support accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy b : consolation in time of trouble or worry : solace He turned to her for comfort when he lost his job. 2 a : a feeling of relief or encouragement It's a comfort to know that I can rely on you for help. b : contented well-being a life of ease and comfort 3 : a satisfying or enjoyable experience Seeing her son again after so many years was a great comfort. 4 : one that gives or brings comfort all the comforts of home Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her. comfortless ˈkəm(p)-fərt-ləs adjective Synonyms Verb assure cheer console reassure solace soothe Noun cheer consolation relief solace See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community. We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over. Noun These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures. The car's seats are designed for comfort. The suites combine comfort with convenience. The drug gave some comfort to the patient. I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort. He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job. They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Vice President Kamala Harris made an unannounced visit to Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday to comfort a community terrorized by a Fourth of July mass shooting. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 His mother and grandfather endeavored to comfort the devastated 12-year-old, struggling to comprehend a loss that will forever mark his life. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 People comfort one another at the scene of a shooting in central Oslo, Norway, on Saturday. Reuters, NBC News, 28 June 2022 Mike tries to comfort Manuel by telling him that justice will be done. Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 19 July 2022 After her divorce and years of living alone, pets were there to comfort her, protect her, and to be good companions to her. Beth Thames \| Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 8 June 2022 While David appears relieved after the embrace, Kobe continues to shed a few tears, prompting his incoming father-in-law to comfort him. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Another patient, who was also upset, sat in a waiting room chair and cried as a staffer tried to comfort her. Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Her dad later joined her on stage, saying his daughter learned to sing to comfort him through his chemotherapy treatments. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 Noun Reviewers report that the boots far outperform for the price in terms of water resistance, comfort, and fashion. Laura Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 This Adidas tee is made of soft cotton jersey and designed with everyday comfort in mind. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Offering your baby more space and softer padding, this seat is equal parts protection and comfort. Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s enjoyment in the garlic-forward, creamy dish itself, but there’s also comfort in the routine-ness of it. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Plus, the Classic continues to receive excellent ratings from our testers and survey panelists for comfort and overall sleep quality. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 With that comfort comes those moments between the fanbase, whether road or home, and myself. The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Turmeric also helps support healthy joint mobility and comfort, according to Purina, and is safe to give to dogs in small amounts. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Luca Cianciulli and his business partner and wife, Maxime Landry, have created the prototypical neighborhood restaurant in Villeray with a menu dedicated to Italian comfort classics. Mia Leimkuhler, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English comforten, conforten "to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate," borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confortāre "to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure" (Medieval Latin also "to cheer, reassure"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fortāre, verbal derivative of Latin fortis "strong, robust" — more at fort Noun Middle English comfort, counfort "invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification," borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort "solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction," noun derivative of conforter, comforter "to strengthen, encourage, solace" — more at comfort entry 1 First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing comfort comfort food comfort station cold comfort comfort zone too close for comfort too near for comfort take comfort in creature comfort in the comfort of one's own home comfort food comfort station cold comfort comfort zone too close for comfort too near for comfort take comfort in creature comfort in the comfort of one's own home See More Kids Definition comfort 1 of 2 verb com·fort ˈkəm-fərt comforted; comforting : to ease the grief or trouble of comfort the sick And deep down inside I am really a nice person, she comforted herself. Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 comfort 2 of 2 noun 1 : acts or words that bring relief from grief or trouble 2 : the feeling of being cheered 3 : something that makes a person comfortable the comforts of home comforting 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in encouraging making one feel good inside the comforting smell of fresh bread Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance encouraging rewarding warm welcoming satisfying fulfilling loving gratifying heartwarming cheering inspiring uplifting heartening pleasing touching gladdening moving affecting kind invigorating poignant edifying sympathetic elevating exciting stirring inspiriting exhilarating thrilling stimulating enlivening pleasurable rousing kindly animating tender Antonyms & Near Antonyms depressing discouraging demoralizing disheartening dispiriting saddening disconcerting disappointing discomforting disturbing heartbreaking distressing cheerless upsetting dissatisfying displeasing unpleasant dismaying heartrending cold unkind disgruntling unfriendly unloving unfeeling See More 2 as in relaxing tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a long comforting soak in a hot bath Synonyms & Similar Words relaxing soothing tranquilizing tranquillizing quieting calming hypnotic lulling sedative dreamy pacifying narcotic opiate deadening anodyne anesthetic analgesic depressant numbing antidepressant antianxiety antidepression antistress Antonyms & Near Antonyms painful unsettling troubling stressful tiresome worrisome trying stimulating disturbing frustrating troublesome energizing irritating aggravating invigorating annoying maddening exasperating stimulant irksome vexing bothersome vexatious galling grating harassing nettlesome See More comforting 2 of 3 noun as in consoling the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering the comforting of the sick has always been regarded as one of the major acts of charity Synonyms & Similar Words consoling reassurance consolation solace compassion solacing feeling sympathy kindness pity counseling commiseration mercy condolence counselling humanity kindliness kindheartedness comforting 3 of 3 verb present participle of comfort as in reassuring to ease the grief or distress of the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado Synonyms & Similar Words reassuring soothing assuring consoling cheering uplifting solacing sympathizing calming commiserating relieving empathizing alleviating lifting relaxing condoling allaying elevating tranquilizing assuaging quieting tranquillizing boosting buoying (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms distressing troubling discouraging tormenting worrying torturing upsetting disheartening demoralizing aggravating intensifying irritating worsening fretting annoying harassing pestering irking See More
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comfort

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