comfortv. t.[F. conforter, fr. L. confortare to strengthen much; con- + fortis strong. See Fort.]1. To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.(Wyclif.)God's own testimony . . . doth not a little comfort and confirm the same. (Hooker.)2. To assist or help; to aid.()I . . . can not help the noble chevalier:
God comfort him in this necessity! (Shak.)3. To impart strength and hope to; to encourage; to relieve; to console; to cheer.()Light excelleth in comforting the spirits of men. (Bacon.)That we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction. (2 Cor. i. 4 (Rev. Ver.).)A perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command. (Wordsworth.)()n.[OF. confort, fr. conforter.]1. Assistance; relief; support.(Shak.)2. Encouragement; solace; consolation in trouble; also, that which affords consolation.()In comfort of her mother's fears. (Shak.)Cheer thy spirit with this comfort. (Shak.)Speaking words of endearment where words of comfort availed not. (Longfellow.)3. A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety; also, whatever contributes to such a condition.()I had much joy and comfort in thy love. (Phil. 7 (Rev. Ver.).)He had the means of living in comfort. (Macaulay.)4. A wadded bedquilt; a comfortable.()5. (Law) Unlawful support, countenance, or encouragement; as, to give aid and comfort to the enemy.()()