comfort
/kˈʌmfɝt/
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Definitions
Noun
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"
Noun
a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
Noun
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
Noun
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"
Noun
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"
Noun
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
Noun
assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy"
Verb
give moral or emotional strength to
Verb
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"
More General Terms
affluence
aid
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relief
relieve
richness
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succor
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