offer comfort vs offer comforts

Both "offer comfort" and "offer comforts" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Offer comfort" is the more common and idiomatic phrase, referring to providing emotional support or solace. On the other hand, "offer comforts" can be used when referring to providing physical amenities or conveniences.

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offer comfort

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to providing emotional support or solace.

This phrase is used when someone provides emotional support or solace to another person in a time of need.

Examples:

She offered comfort to her friend after the loss of a loved one.
In times of distress, a kind word can offer comfort.
The counselor was trained to offer comfort to those in crisis.
His presence alone was enough to offer comfort to the grieving family.
The support group was created to offer comfort to individuals dealing with similar challenges.

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You know, it's customary For the boyfriend to offer comfort in this situation.
Here I was, ready to offer comfort to the forlorn.
I'm sure our king will offer comfort and guidance of how we proceed to govern.
Only when cat-napping, does he receive a vision of the strong jaw jutting out with incredible ambition toward the infinite, coming towards him to offer comfort, medals, and hot cups of ersatz coffee.
Perhaps instead of treating people badly, we can offer them comfort and hope.
They offer great comfort in these perilous times...
That is why quotas do not offer any comfort.
Forgive me, but your company's rather dubious reputation doesn't offer much comfort.
There are times when it doesn't offer much comfort.
Carlton told me what pat scott did to that poor girl So I went in to talk to her, to offer some comfort.
Lucretia's a dear friend to your wife, yet offers greater comfort to Capua.
It is my opinion that current international legislation offers no comfort on these points.
I would check upon Gaius, and offer words of comfort.
The Commission also understands Parliament's argument that a wide understanding of development cooperation should offer the necessary comfort.
In regard to the issue of Guantanamo Bay, the report offers excessive comfort to those detained in Camp Delta, while ignoring the difficulties faced by our democracies in dealing with fanatics who are intent on menacing and murdering innocent civilians.
We understand that this palace can offer great comfort and the neighborhood certainly is a very pleasant one, but right now, I'm afraid it is not the safest place for you.
I think part of the reason was because they weren't church-goers and didn't know how to offer them comfort.
Helena offers me comfort, and I'm weak and I take it.
All right, our medical-supply cartels do charge exorbitant prices for hips and pins, but we offer amenities and comforts.
I wish to offer you the comfort you deserve and I hope, lively companionship too.

Alternatives:

provide comfort
give comfort
offer solace
give solace
provide solace

offer comforts

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used when referring to providing physical amenities or conveniences.

This phrase is used when someone provides physical amenities or conveniences to make someone feel more comfortable or at ease.