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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › comfortComfort Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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:

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMFORT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: for comfort She evidently dresses for comfort. It's a little too hot for comfort. in the comfort of Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room. Fewer examples. The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › comfortCOMFORT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   comfort. 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.

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

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   Definition of comfort noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMFORT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMFORT definition: 1. a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and having no pain: 2. a feeling of being less worried or…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › comfortComfort - definition of comfort by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A condition or feeling of pleasurable physical ease or relief from pain or stress: finally sat in comfort on the soft pillows. b. A condition of well-being, contentment, and security: an income that allowed them to live in comfort. 2. a. Solace or consolation in time of sorrow or distress: soothing words of comfort. b.