2comfort verb
comforts; comfort·ed; comfort·ing [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)
▪ She did her best to comfort [=console] the crying child. ▪ Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community. ▪ We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.
▪ She did her best to comfort [=console] the crying child. ▪ Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community. ▪ We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.
— comforting adjective [more comforting; most comforting]
▪ Knowing that I can rely on your help is a comforting thought. = It is comforting to know that I can rely on your help.
▪ Knowing that I can rely on your help is a comforting thought. = It is comforting to know that I can rely on your help.
— com·fort·ing·ly adverb
▪ a comfortingly familiar face
▪ a comfortingly familiar face
