verbπShareTo ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of."The good news about the test results relieved her of her anxieties. "mindsensationemotionhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort."The hot compress helped relieve his aching muscles after a long workout. "medicinebodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.)."The doctor relieved the patient's pain with a strong dose of medicine. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty)."The local charity relieved the struggling families by providing food and blankets during the harsh winter. "aidhumansocietyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift up; to raise again."The workers relieved the heavy box from the truck, lifting it onto the platform. "sensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.)."The paramedics quickly relieved the injured child from the wreckage of the car. "aidactionemotionChat 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 besieged town, ending the weeks-long siege. "militarywaraidactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc."The teacher relieved the students of their heavy homework load by assigning only one essay for the week. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place."The teacher relieved the student of their duty as class monitor, appointing a new student to the role. "jobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief."The artist carefully relieved the details of the flower in the clay sculpture, making them more visible. "appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate."The toddler asked his mother to take him outside so he could be relieved. "bodyphysiologyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExperiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort."She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished."mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading