comforted
word · lemma: comfort
Definition
To make someone feel better when they are sad or upset by being kind and supportive.
Usage & Nuances
This is the past tense and past participle of 'comfort.' Used in emotional situations, often with direct objects like 'he comforted her.' Common in both formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'comfortable,' which means physically at ease.
Spanish: consoló - reconfortóPortuguese (BR): confortou - consolouPortuguese (PT): confortou - consolouChinese (Simplified): 安慰了Chinese (Traditional): 安慰了Hindi: सांत्वना दीArabic: واسى - عزّىBengali: সান্ত্বনা দিয়েছিল - সান্ত্বনা দিলRussian: утешил - успокоилJapanese: 慰めたVietnamese: an ủi - làm dịuKorean: 위로했다Turkish: teselli etti - rahatlatttıUrdu: دلاسا دیاIndonesian: menghibur - menenangkan
Example Sentences
Even though she was sad herself, she comforted everyone else at the gathering.
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He comforted his brother when he was scared.
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She brought tea and comforted me after my exam didn’t go well.
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He comforted his friend with a hug and some kind words.
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She comforted her friend after the bad news.
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The mother comforted her crying baby.
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