Comfort
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmfərt/
Comfort (noun)
- A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.
- Something that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried.
- A state of physical relaxation and ease, often provided by soft or supportive things.
Examples
- She found comfort in the quiet room.
- He takes comfort in knowing he did his best.
Common collocations: find comfort, take comfort, great comfort, offer comfort, provide comfort
Comfort (verb)
- To help someone feel less sad or worried.
Examples
- She tried to comfort him after the loss.
- He comforted her with kind words.