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Comfort (Verb)

Give moral or emotional strength to.

Verbs of feeling.

Her gentle words comforted the grieving woman and helped her to cope with her loss.
The coach tried to comfort the defeated players, reminding them of their hard work and progress.
The manager comforted his employee by offering her support and resources to manage her workload.
The supportive community came together to comfort the family who had lost their home in the fire.
The kind nurse comforted the anxious patient by explaining the procedure and listening to her concerns.

Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

She extended a gentle hand to comfort the crying child who had fallen and skinned her knee.
Icing the affected area can help comfort a strained muscle.
In his words of reassurance, he sought to comfort his wife who was worried about the surgery.
A nice warm bath can comfort a person who is feeling under the weather.
She pulled him close, trying to comfort him after receiving the devastating news.