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relieve - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
relieve
Definition
(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain
Synonyms
:
alleviate
,
assuage
,
palliate
Example Sentence
This pill will relieve your headaches
Definition
(verb) free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
Synonyms
:
take over
Definition
(verb) grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Synonyms
:
exempt
,
free
Example Sentence
She exempted me from the exam
Definition
(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm
Synonyms
:
allay
,
ease
,
still
Example Sentence
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
Definition
(verb) save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Synonyms
:
salvage
,
salve
,
save
Definition
(verb) relieve oneself of troubling information
Synonyms
:
unbosom
Definition
(verb) provide relief for
Synonyms
:
remedy
Example Sentence
remedy his illness
Definition
(verb) free from a burden, evil, or distress
Definition
(verb) take by stealing
Example Sentence
The thief relieved me of $100
Definition
(verb) grant exemption or release to
Synonyms
:
excuse
,
exempt
,
let off
Example Sentence
Please excuse me from this class
Definition
(verb) alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Synonyms
:
lighten
Example Sentence
relieve the pressure and the stress
lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents
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