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comforter definition

com·forter (kum′fər tər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that comforts
  2. ☆ a quilted bed covering
  3. a long woolen scarf

Etymology: ME comfortour < OFr conforteor

comforter Idioms

the Comforter

Bible the Holy Spirit: John 14:26

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comforter Synonyms

comforter

n.

  1. A person or thing that comforts

    consoler, pacifier, sympathizer; see friend 1.

  2. A quilted bed covering

    quilt, duvet, coverlet; see bedding, bedspread, quilt.


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comforter Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • other: He allows our suffering to make us into comforters of others often tailor-made comforters.

Converse of object

  • send: Jesus promised his disciples that God would send the Comforter to them.

Adjective modifier

  • soft: This soft natural lambskin comforter can be useful on the move as young travelers will feel secure in unfamiliar places.

Modifies a noun

  • sheet: Is a no-fault premium florida car insurance quote costs a major expansion domain comforters sheets.

Noun used with modifier

  • baby: Don't lose the blanky Comfort Blankets has revamped what must be the most popular brand of baby comforters.
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comforter quotes

   No worst, there is none.Pitched past pitch of grief, More pangs will, schooled at forepangs, wilder wring. Comforter, where, where is your comforting?

-Hopkins, SirAnthony

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