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Comfort - English meaning

ˈkʌm.fət

Comfort – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

Usage examples:

There is room for four people to travel in comfort
noun

The easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.

Usage examples:

A few words of comfort

Synonims:

ConsolationSolaceCondolenceSympathyFellow feelingCommiserationHelpSupportSuccourReliefEasementAlleviationReassuranceCheerGladdening
noun

A warm quilt.

verb

Ease the grief or distress of.

Usage examples:

The victim was comforted by friends before being taken to hospital
noun

The pleasant and satisfying feeling of being physically or mentally free from pain and suffering, or something that provides this feeling

Usage examples:

[ c ] he’s a great comfort to his mother., [ u ] i have to take an exam, too, if it’s any comfort t…
noun

A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain

Usage examples:

For comfort she evidently dresses for comfort., it's a little too hot for comfort., in the comfort …
noun

The state of feeling better after feeling sad or worried, or something that makes you feel better in this way

Usage examples:

The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort., it's some comfort to his w…
noun

The state of having a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need

Usage examples:

In comfort he could retire now and live in comfort for the rest of his life.
noun

Something that makes your life easy and pleasant

Usage examples:

Home comfort after the trip, it was nice getting back to a few home comforts., creature comforts sh…
verb

To make someone feel better when they are sad or worried

Usage examples:

The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives.

Comfort translation into English

Comfort: translate from English into Chinese

Translate comfort into Chinese (Simplified)}
舒适, 安慰, 慰, 慰藉, 舒服, 宽慰, 安静, 抚, 劝, 便, 甜水

Comfort: translate from English into Dutch

Translate comfort into Dutch}
Comfort, Troosten, Troost, Vertroosten, Gemak, Vertroosting, Gerief, Bemoediging, Welstand, Bemoedigen, Geriefelijkheid, Verkwikking, Verkwikken, Welgesteldheid, Opbeuring, Opbeuren, Steunen, Steun

Comfort: translate from English into French

Translate comfort into French}
Confort, Réconforter, Consoler, Réconfort, Consolation, Encourager, Aide, Bien-être

Comfort: translate from English into German

Translate comfort into German}
Komfort, Trösten, Trost, Beruhigen, Bequemlichkeit, Behaglichkeit, Tröstung, Zuspruch

Comfort: translate from English into Hindi

Translate comfort into Hindi}
आराम, सांत्वना, सुविधा, सुख, सांत्वना देना, आराम पहुंचाना, सुभीता, सुगति, सुख पहुंचाना, कम्फर्ट, आश्वासन, सुख-साधन

Comfort: translate from English into Italian

Translate comfort into Italian}
Comfort, Conforto, Confortare, Comodità, Consolare, Benessere, Consolazione, Comodo, Sollievo, Agiatezza, Ristorare

Comfort: translate from English into Korean

Translate comfort into Korean}
편안, 위로, 낙, 위로가 되는 사람, 위로가 되는 것, 위안물, 위안하다

Comfort: translate from English into Russian

Translate comfort into Russian}
Комфорт, Утешить, Утешать, Удобства, Утешение, Уют, Успокаивать, Отрада, Успокоение, Покой, Отдых, Утеха, Стеганое одеяло, Поддержка, Одобрение

Comfort: translate from English into Spanish

Translate comfort into Spanish}
Comodidad, Confort, Consuelo, Consolar, Confortar, Reconfortar, Alivio, Aliviar

Word origin

Middle English (as a noun, in the senses ‘strengthening, support, consolation’; as a verb, in the senses ‘strengthen, give support, console’): from Old French confort (noun), conforter (verb)

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Comfort – similar words

comfortable

ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl

adjective

(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.

Usage examples:

Comfortable sturdy shoes
noun

A warm quilt.

adjective

Producing a relaxing feeling of physical comfort esp. because of shape or materials

Usage examples:

A comfortable bed/car/dress, are you comfortable or is it too hot?, i’m not comfortable speaking in…
Comfortable - all meanings in English

Comfort synonims

alleviation

əˌliː.viˈeɪ.ʃən

noun

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Usage examples:

Peace, security, and the alleviation of poverty were high on the agenda
noun

The act of making something bad such as pain or problems less severe

Usage examples:

The alleviation of poverty, alleviation of pain is a critical step in a burn victim’s eventual heal…
Alleviation - all meanings in English

cheer

tʃɪər

verb

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Usage examples:

She cheered from the sidelines
noun

A shout of encouragement, praise, or joy.

Usage examples:

A tremendous cheer from the audience
verb

To give a shout of approval or encouragement for someone

Usage examples:

[ i ] i was one of the people who jumped up and cheered after that speech., he demanded the resigna…
Cheer - all meanings in English

commiseration

kəˌmɪz.əˈreɪ.ʃən

noun

Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion.

Usage examples:

The other actors offered him clumsy commiseration
noun

An expression of sympathy for someone, especially someone who has lost a competition

Usage examples:

Commiserations on losing the match!, she gave me a look of commiseration as i entered the room.
noun

A feeling or expression of sympathy for someone about some bad luck

Usage examples:

She gave me a look of commiseration as i entered the room.
Commiseration - all meanings in English

condolence

kənˈdəʊ.ləns

noun

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend.

Usage examples:

We offer our sincere condolences to his widow
noun

An expression of sympathy esp. for the family of a person who has recently died, or the sympathy expressed

Usage examples:

[ u ] a letter of condolence, [ c ] the mayor offered his condolences.
noun

Sympathy and sadness for the family or close friends of a person who has recently died, or an expression of this, especially in written form

Usage examples:

A letter of condolence, dignitaries from all over the world came to offer their condolences.
Condolence - all meanings in English

consolation

ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən

noun

The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

Usage examples:

There was consolation in knowing that others were worse off
noun

Something that gives comfort to someone who is sad or disappointed

Usage examples:

[ c ] the main consolation for me was that i wouldn’t have to leave boston.
noun

Something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better

Usage examples:

Consolation to if it's any consolation to you, you're not the only one he was nasty to., his visit …
Consolation - all meanings in English

easement

ˈiːz.mənt

noun

A right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose.

Usage examples:

Registration was suitable for equitable rights such as restrictive covenants and easements, which m…
noun

The use of someone else's property or land for a stated reason

Usage examples:

The most commonly used easement is one that allows the underground services of one property to pass…
noun

The legal right to cross or use someone else's land for a particular purpose

Usage examples:

Conservation easement under the conservation easement, he will continue to own the ranch but has so…
Easement - all meanings in English

gladdening

ˈɡlæd.ən

verb

Make glad.

Usage examples:

The high, childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart
verb

Present participle of gladden

Usage examples:

The news gladdened his heart.
verb

To make someone or something glad

Usage examples:

Gladden someone’s heart the news gladdened his heart.
Gladdening - all meanings in English

help

help

verb

Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

Usage examples:

They helped her with domestic chores
noun

The action of helping someone to do something.

Usage examples:

I asked for help from my neighbours
exclamation

Used as an appeal for urgent assistance.

Usage examples:

Help! i'm drowning!
Help - all meanings in English

reassurance

noun

The action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

Usage examples:

Children need reassurance and praise
noun

Words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried

Usage examples:

I felt i couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance., despite h…
Reassurance - all meanings in English

relief

noun

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

Usage examples:

Much to her relief, she saw the door open
noun

A feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

Usage examples:

She breathed a sigh of relief when she finished her exams., aspirin may give you some relief., disa…
noun

Financial help that is given to people, companies, or countries that cannot pay their taxes or debts

Usage examples:

All of the more than 3 million people who file income taxes in virginia will be eligible for the $1…
Relief - all meanings in English

solace

noun

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

Usage examples:

She sought solace in her religion
verb

Give comfort or consolation to.

Usage examples:

The soundlessness of nature impressed and solaced her
noun

Help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried

Usage examples:

She found solace in her memories of her grandmother.
Solace - all meanings in English

succour

noun

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Usage examples:

The wounded had little chance of succour
verb

Give assistance or aid to.

Usage examples:

Prisoners of war were liberated and succoured
noun

Help given to someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need

Usage examples:

Her organization gave succour and strength to those who had been emotionally damaged., to succour t…
Succour - all meanings in English

support

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Usage examples:

The dome was supported by a hundred white columns
noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

Usage examples:

The best support for a camera is a tripod
verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

Support - all meanings in English

sympathy

noun

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Usage examples:

They had great sympathy for the flood victims
noun

A feeling or expression of understanding and caring for someone else who is suffering or has problems that have caused unhappiness

Usage examples:

When robert died, i sent a letter of sympathy to his wife., she tends to be in sympathy with the le…
noun

The act of showing understanding for someone or for a particular situation

Usage examples:

Sympathy for sb the prime minister expressed his sympathy for those injured in the attacks., have g…
Sympathy - all meanings in English

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