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

  • (..) I'll go first. Let's go, Marcus. I'm starving. PRIEST : For thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. MARCUS : Father. SERENA : This is the beginning... ...of something wonderful. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) PRIEST: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... ...I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. WARDEN: Do you have any last words? MAN : Vanguard, this is Blackjack . Missile inbound to Skynet target. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation