verbπShareTo ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of."The difficult exam results relieved her anxiety. "mindhumanemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort."The hot bath helped relieve her aching muscles after a long day at work. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.)."The headache medicine helped to relieve her pain. "medicinemindbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty)."The local charity organization relieved the struggling family by providing them with food and warm clothes. "aidsufferingsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift up; to raise again."The strong winds relieved the boat from the sandbar, raising it back into the water. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.)."The doctor relieved the patient of his pain. "aidsufferingmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to."This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations."lawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on."The army relieved the city, ending the siege and allowing supplies to reach the starving residents. "militarywaraidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc."The teacher relieved the students of their busy homework assignment by giving them a shorter one. "mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place."The teacher relieved the student who was feeling ill, taking over their role in leading the group project. "jobpositionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief."The artist's skillful use of light and shadow relieved the details of the sculpture, making the veins of the marble stand out. "appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate."After lunch, the little boy needed to relieve himself. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading