- pronunciation:
- kuhm
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word History
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verb |
| inflections: |
comforts, comforting, comforted |
| definition: |
to make someone feel less pain or worry.
Barbara comforted her sick baby.- synonyms:
- relieve, support
- antonyms:
- trouble
- similar words:
- encourage, restore, revive, sustain
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noun |
| definition: |
a pleasant condition that comes from not having worry, pain, or a difficult life.
The rich family lived in comfort.- synonyms:
- ease, peace, rest
- antonyms:
- pain
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| related words: |
pity, welfare |
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Comfort comes from
confortare, a Latin word meaning "to strengthen much."