to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to

They tried to comfort her after her loss.

to make physically comfortable.

Obsolete . to aid; support or encourage.

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 or quilt.

Obsolete . strengthening aid; assistance.

noun

aggravation , annoyance , bother , botheration , distress , exasperation , irritation , torment , torture , hindrance , hurt , injury

verb

aggravate , annoy , bother , distress , exasperate , hurt , irritate , provoke , torment , torture , trouble , vex

noun

abundance , alleviation , amenity , assuagement , bed of roses * , cheer , cheerfulness , complacency , contentment , convenience , coziness , creature comforts * , enjoyment , exhilaration , facility , gratification , happiness , luxury , opulence , peacefulness , pleasure , plenty , poise , quiet , relaxation , relief , repose , rest , restfulness , satisfaction , snugness , succor , sufficiency , warmth , well-being , assist , compassion , compensation , consolation , encouragement , hand , lift , pity , secours , solace , support , sympathy , ease , prosperousness , amenities , comforter , intercessor , nepenthe , paraclete , tranquilizer

verb

abate , aid , allay , alleviate , ameliorate , assist , assuage , bolster , buck up * , calm , cheer , commiserate with , compose , condole , confirm , console , delight , divert , ease , encourage , enliven , free , gladden , grant respite , hearten , help , inspirit , invigorate , lighten burden , make well , mitigate , nourish , put at ease , quiet fears , reanimate , reassure , refresh , relieve , remedy , revitalize , revive , salve , soften , solace , soothe , strengthen , stroke , succor , support , sustain , sympathize , uphold , upraise , lessen , lighten , palliate , endure , pleasure , relief , serenity