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/rɪˈliːv/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious
The medication helped to relieve her headache.
to free from a burden or obligation
The charity aims to relieve poverty in the community.
to replace someone in a duty or role
The officer was relieved by a new shift at midnight.
to provide assistance to someone in need
They organized a fundraiser to relieve victims of the natural disaster.
to alleviate or lessen a stressful situation
She tried to relieve the tension in the room with a joke.
Etymology
from Old French 'relever', meaning 'to raise again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relieve someone's pain
to reduce the discomfort someone is experiencing
relieve tension
to reduce stress or anxiety
relieve the pressure
to take away stress or demanding situations
relieve oneself
a euphemism for using the restroom
Related Words
alleviate
to make something less severe
assuage
to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
soothe
to gently calm or reduce discomfort
Slang Meanings
to chill out
Just take a break and relieve yourself from all that stress.
to let loose
After the finals, I just want to relieve and have fun.