comfort

comfort is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate. [Obs.] Wyclif. God`s own testimony . . . doth not a little comfort and confirm the same. Hooker.

[2] To assist or help; to aid. [Obs.] 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 adle 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.