comfit Synonyms & Antonyms
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Comfit as a Noun
A confection consisting of a nut, seed or fruit coated with sugar.
A computerised image of a suspect produced for the police force.
Comfit as a Verb
To make into a dry sugared confection.
Word Forms & Grammar
comfit (plural comfits)
comfit (third-person singular simple present comfits, present participle comfiting, simple past and past participle comfited)
Words That Rhyme With Comfit
Origin of Comfit
Origin 1: From Old French confit (“preserved fruit”), from Latin cōnfectum.[1] Doublet of confect, confetto, confit, and konfyt. Compare confit.
Origin 2: Acronym, from Computer Facial Identification Techniques.
Comfit in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkʌmfɪt/ |
| Meaning | A confection consisting of a nut, seed or fruit coated with sugar |
| Plural | comfits |
| Verb forms | comfits, comfiting, comfited |
Common Questions About Comfit
Is comfit a noun or a verb?
Comfit is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of comfit?
The plural of comfit is comfits.
What is the past tense of comfit?
The past tense of comfit is comfited. The present participle is comfiting.