comfort
🇺🇸
/ˈkʌmfərt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌmfət/
noun
B2
A state of feeling relaxed and having no pain or worries.
They saved money to live in comfort when they got older.
B2
A feeling of being less sad or worried.
The news gave little comfort to those who lost their jobs.
B2
A person or thing that makes you feel better when you are sad.
Her friend's presence was a great comfort during hard times.
B2
Things that make life easier and more pleasant.
He missed the comforts of home while traveling.
verb
R
To make someone feel better when they are sad or worried.
She tried to comfort her crying child with a hug.
translation
A state of feeling relaxed and having no pain or worries.; A feeling of being less sad or worried.; A person or thing that makes you feel better when you are sad.; Things that make life easier and more pleasant.
To make someone feel better when they are sad or worried.
Word Forms
3rd Present
comforts
Past
comforted
Perfect
comforted
Progressive
comforting
Plural
comforts