comfort in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
   "his presence was a consolation to her"
   consolation  comfort  solace 
   
2. assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
   "it gave comfort to the enemy"
   comfort 
   
3. bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
   quilt  comforter  comfort  puff 
   
4. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
   comfort 
   
5. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
   "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair"
   comfort  comfortableness 
   
6. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
   "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"
   ease  comfort 
   
7. satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
   "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts"
   comfort 
   

1. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
   "ease the pain in your legs"
   comfort  ease 
   
2. give moral or emotional strength to
   comfort  soothe  console  solace