comfort comfort /ˈkʌmfɝt/

noun

1. () A feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment  ( comfort )
   a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
     The warm blanket provided comfort on the cold winter night.
   The warm blanket provided comfort on the cold winter night.
   
2. () A state of being relaxed and feeling no pain  ( comfortableness , comfort )
   a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
    He is a man who enjoys his comfort
   he is a man who enjoys his comfort
    She longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
   she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
   
3. () The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction  ( consolation , solace , comfort )
   the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
    His presence was a consolation to her
   his presence was a consolation to her
   
   
4. Assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal  ( comfort )
   assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
    It gave comfort to the enemy
   it gave comfort to the enemy
   
5. Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together  ( comfort , comforter , puff , quilt )
   bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
    I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
   I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
   
   
6. Satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing  ( comfort )
   satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
    His friendship was a comfort
   his friendship was a comfort
    A padded chair was one of the room's few comforts
   a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts
   
7. A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state  ( comfort , ease )
   a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
    A life of luxury and ease
   a life of luxury and ease
    He had all the material comforts of this world
   he had all the material comforts of this world
   

verb

1. () Give moral or emotional strength to  ( console , soothe , solace , comfort )
   give moral or emotional strength to
     His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.
   His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.
   
2. () Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate  ( comfort , ease )
   lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
    Ease the pain in your legs
   ease the pain in your legs