First Known Use: 13th century
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1comfort
verb com·fort \ˈkəm(p)-fərt\
: to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)
Full Definition of COMFORT
transitive verb
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: to give strength and hope to : cheer
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Origin of COMFORT
Middle English, from Anglo-French cunforter, comforter, from Late Latin confortare to strengthen greatly, from Latin com- + fortis strong
2comfort
noun
: a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.
: a state or feeling of being less worried, upset, frightened, etc., during a time of trouble or emotional pain
: a person or thing that makes someone feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc.
Full Definition of COMFORT
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: strengthening aid: a : assistance, support <accused of giving aid and comfort to the enemy> b : consolation in time of trouble or worry : solace
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a : a feeling of relief or encouragement b : contented well-being <a life of ease and comfort>
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: a satisfying or enjoyable experience
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: one that gives or brings comfort <all the comforts of home>
— com·fort·less \-ləs\ adjective
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First Known Use of COMFORT
13th century
COMFORT Defined for Kids
1comfort
verb com·fort \ˈkəm-fərt\
com·fort·edcom·fort·ing
Definition of COMFORT for Kids
: 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>
2comfort
noun
Definition of COMFORT for Kids
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: acts or words that bring relief from grief or trouble
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: the feeling of being cheered
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: something that makes a person comfortable <the comforts of home>
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