comfort

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

2. 2transitive verb

   To assist or help; to aid.

3. 3transitive verb

   To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer.

4. 4noun

   Assistance; relief; support.

5. 5noun

   Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation.

6. 6noun

   A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition.

7. 7noun

   A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable.

8. 8noun

   Unlawful support, countenance, or encouragement; as, to give aid and comfort to the enemy.

9. 9noun

   assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

   "it gave comfort to the enemy"

10. 10noun

    the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

    "his presence was a consolation to her"

    Synonyms

    consolationsolace
11. 11noun

    bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

    Synonyms

    comforterpuffquilt
12. 12noun

    a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

13. 13noun

    satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

    "his friendship was a comfort"

    "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"

14. 14noun

    a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

    "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"

    "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"

    Synonyms

    comfortableness
15. 15noun

    a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

    "a life of luxury and ease"

    "he had all the material comforts of this world"

    Synonyms

    ease
16. 16verb

    lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

    "ease the pain in your legs"

    Synonyms

    ease
17. 17verb

    give moral or emotional strength to

    Synonyms

    consolesolacesoothe