comfort

Definition

  • n. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
  • n. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
  • n. satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
  • n. assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

Word forms

Past participle
comforted
Past tense
comforted
Present participle
comforting
Third person singular
comforts

Example sentences

  1. n.

    After a long day, I like to relax in my favorite chair for some comfort.

  2. vt.

    She tried to comfort her friend after he lost his job.