COMFORT

I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French cunforter, ~er, from Late Latin confortare to strengthen greatly, from Latin com- + fortis strong Date: 13th century to give strength and hope to ; cheer , to ease the grief or trouble of ; console , ~ingly adverb II. noun Date: 13th century strengthening aid:, assistance , support , consolation in time of trouble or worry ; solace , 2. a feeling of relief or encouragement, contented well-being , a satisfying or enjoyable experience, one that gives or brings ~ , ~less adjective