relieve
verb(re-lieve)
provide relief for
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
Synonyms: take over,
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
lessen the intensity of or calm
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
relieve oneself of troubling information
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
provide physical relief, as from pain
Examples:
This pill will relieve your headaches.
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Examples:
Relieve the pressure and the stress.
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
grant exemption or release to
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
free from a burden, evil, or distress
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
take by stealing
Examples:
The thief relieved me of $100.