<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.</li><li>to make physically comfortable.</li><li>to aid; support or encourage.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>relief in affliction; consolation; solace: Her presence was a comfort to him.</li><li>a feeling of relief or consolation: Her forgiveness afforded him great comfort.</li><li>a person or thing that gives consolation: She was a great comfort to him.</li><li>a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction: The patient's recovery was a comfort to the doctor.</li><li>a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety: He is a man who enjoys his comfort.</li><li>something that promotes such a state: His wealth allows him to enjoy a high degree of comfort.</li><li>a comforter or quilt.</li><li>strengthening aid; assistance.</li></ul>