1. past tense and past participle of comfort; made to feel less worried, upset, or distressed by receiving sympathy, encouragement, or consolation

Examples

• She comforted her crying child with gentle words.
• The nurse comforted the patient before the surgery.
• He was comforted by his friend’s presence during the difficult time.
• The warm blanket comforted her on the cold night.
• They comforted the grieving family with their support.
• She felt comforted knowing her parents were nearby.
• The teacher comforted the nervous student before the test.