comfort
Meaning
To comfort someone means to provide them with solace or support during a time of distress or sadness.
💡 A common mistake is using "comfort" as a noun instead of a verb; remember it is primarily used as a verb in this context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
day
at
work
,
Sara
sat
on
the
sofa
and
made
tea
for
her
neighbor
who
looked
tired
.
She
tried
to
comfort
him
with
a
warm
smile
and
a
few
kind
words
about
the
small
things
they
both
enjoyed
.
They
talked
about
the
garden
and
a
recent
book
,
and
the
conversation
slowly
became
lighter
.
By
the
time
the
tea
was
finished
,
both
of
them
felt
more
relaxed
and
ready
to
sleep
.
Common Phrases
comfort someone
comfort food
comfort zone
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
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