verbπShareTo ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of."Talking to a friend often relieves my stress after a long day at work. "mindsensationemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.""The medicine relieves my headache." "medicinebodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.)."Taking a deep breath helped relieve my anxiety before the big presentation. "medicinemindbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty)."The soup kitchen relieves hunger in the community by providing warm meals to those who cannot afford food. "aidhumansocietysufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift up; to raise again."The construction crew relieves the pressure on the damaged support beam with a temporary jack. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.)."The medicine relieves her headache. "aidmedicinedisasterChat 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 allied army finally relieves the city after months of being surrounded. "militarywaractionaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc."Taking a break from studying relieves my stress. "aidmedicinephysiologymindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.""Sarah relieves David at the reception desk at 5 PM, so he can go home." "jobworkbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief."The bright sunlight coming through the window relieves the dust motes dancing in the air. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate."The dog often relieves itself on the grass outside. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading