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comfort
1. n. Contentment, ease.
Sleep in comfort with our new mattress.
2. n. Something that offers comfort.
the comforts of home
3. n. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least.
4. n. A cause of relief or satisfaction.
The outcome of the peace negotiations in Moscow in 1940 was a heavy blow to the young nation, but in the same time a great comfort: at least the independency was preserved.
5. v. To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad.
6. v. (obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
7. v. (obsolete) To assist or help; to aid.

Example Sentences

Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  But I am not like other boys! I am better than all of them and I always tell the truth. I promise you, Father, that I'll learn a trade, and I'll be the comfort and staff of your old age.  He worked day and night so that his family could live in comfort.  If he is in middle circumstances his clothes will be chosen chiefly for comfort.

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