[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to:They tried to comfort her after her loss.Synonyms: ease , gladden , solace , calm , pacify", "to make physically comfortable .Synonyms: ease", "Obsolete.to aid; support or encourage."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["relief in affliction; consolation; solace:Her presence was a comfort to him.", "a feeling of relief or consolation:Her forgiveness afforded him great comfort.", "a person or thing that gives consolation:She was a great comfort to him.", "a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction:The patient's recovery was a comfort to the doctor.", "a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety:He is a man who enjoys his comfort.", "something that promotes such a state:His wealth allows him to enjoy a high degree of comfort.", "Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.a comforter quilt.", "Obsolete.strengthening aid; assistance."]}]