to comfort or console someone who is sad or upset; to soothe or cheer someone up.
友達が失恋したので、彼女を慰めた。
My friend had a breakup, so I comforted her.
母は泣いている子どもを優しく慰めた。
The mother gently comforted the crying child.
彼は冗談でみんなを慰めて雰囲気を和ませた。
He cheered everyone up with jokes and eased the atmosphere.
病室で患者の話を聞いて慰める看護師がいる。
There are nurses who listen to patients in the ward and comfort them.