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relieve
verb(re-lieve)
provide relief for
Synonyms: remedy,
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
Synonyms: allay, ease, still,
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
relieve oneself of troubling information
Synonyms: unbosom,
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
provide physical relief, as from pain
Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, palliate,
Examples:
This pill will relieve your headaches.
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Synonyms: salvage, salve, save,
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Synonyms: exempt, free,
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Synonyms: lighten,
Examples:
Relieve the pressure and the stress.
relieve
verb(re-lieve)
grant exemption or release to
Synonyms: excuse, exempt, let off,
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.

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