comfort

US /ˈkʌmfət/

UK /'kʌmfət/

A2

verb

  • To try to make distressed person feel better

noun

  • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
  • State of being relaxed, warm or happy

Examples

The idea that he was not alone comforted him greatly.

The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this.