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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

  • (..) Anastasia, I vow to love you faithfully, forsaking all others. I promise to love, to trust and to respect you. To comfort you in times of need and keep you safe. All that I have is now yours. I give you my hand and my heart for as long as we both shall live. (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed