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comfort

Definition

  • noun: a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.
  • verb: to give strength and hope to
  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc.
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: cheer, easy street, abet

Examples

  • If it is any 'comfort' to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you 'comfort' to know that I've made the same mistake myself.

  • When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting 'too close for comfort'. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]

  • Knowing that I can rely on your help is a 'comforting' thought. = It is 'comforting' to know that I can rely on your help.

Movie quotes

  • (..) But you should leave, Grandmother. Your place is at home. I will never leave you. Never. You must. Go home. Find comfort in prayer and good works. The Mother watches over us all. I'll see you soon, my dear. Seven blessings to you, Grandmother. Shall we pray? We said we'd fight with you, King Crow, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7