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comfort
/ˈkʌmfət/
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
The soft blanket provided great comfort on the cold night.
The soft blanket made the person feel warm and relaxed.
general
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
She found comfort in her favorite armchair after a long day.
She felt relaxed and at ease in her favorite armchair.
The nurse provided comfort to the patient by adjusting the pillows.
The nurse made the patient feel more at ease by adjusting the pillows.
Can refer to physical comfort (ease, relaxation) or emotional comfort (reassurance, solace).
emotional
something that provides consolation or relief in times of distress
His words of comfort helped her through the difficult time.
His reassuring words provided emotional support.
She found comfort in the memories of her late mother.
She felt reassured by remembering her late mother.
Often used in emotional or psychological contexts.
Collocations
take comfort into find reassurance or solace in somethingfind comfort into derive reassurance or ease from somethingcomfort zonea situation or place where one feels safe and at ease
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Physical vs. Emotional Comfort
Comfort can refer to both physical ease (e.g., a soft chair) and emotional support (e.g., kind words).
Gold Rule
Verb Usage
The verb 'to comfort' means to console or soothe someone, often with words or actions.
Word Origin
From Middle English *conforte*, from Old French *confort*, from Latin *confortare* (to strengthen, encourage), from *com-* (with) + *fortis* (strong).
Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or verb (e.g., 'to comfort someone'). The verb form means to console or soothe.
Word Breakdown
com-
with
prefix-fort
strength
root-e
noun suffix
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