relieve

verb

re·lieve ri-ˈlēv How to pronounce relieve (audio)

relieved; relieving

transitive verb

: to free from a burden : give aid or help to

: to set free from an obligation, condition, or restriction

: to ease of a burden, wrong, or oppression by judicial or legislative interposition

: to bring about the removal or alleviation of : mitigate

helps relieve stress

: rob, deprive

relieved us of our belongings

: to release from a post, station, or duty

: to take the place of

will relieve the starting pitcher

: to remove or lessen the monotony of

a park relieves the urban landscape

: to set off by contrast

: to raise in relief

: to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself)

intransitive verb

: to bring or give relief

: to stand out in relief

: to serve as a relief pitcher

relievable

ri-ˈlē-və-bəl How to pronounce relieve (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

I took a pill to relieve my headache. I wish I could relieve your suffering. What's the best way to relieve stress? She tried to relieve the tension by making a joke. an effort to relieve traffic congestion We need to find ways to relieve overcrowding in our schools. I've come to relieve the guard on duty. The soldiers were relieved by 30,000 fresh troops. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Leonard returned to the practice field last week after missing all of training camp at Grand Park as part of his rehabilitation from offseason back surgery to relieve the pressure two discs in his spine were putting on his nerves.

The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 McConnaughey was airlifted to a local hospital and has since undergone numerous surgeries to relieve pressure on his spine and stabilize his vertebrae.

Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 City officials warned of the Pearl River flooding Friday, saying the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir had to release water to relieve pressure on the dam.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Aug. 2022 This type of French drain is often called a weeping tile system and is intended to relieve hydrostatic pressure on the walls of the foundation.

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 The breathable tape reportedly is designed to lift her skin and relieve pressure on her sinuses.

Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2022 Leonard, who underwent offseason back surgery to relieve the pressure two discs were putting on a pair of key nerves, remains on the active/physically unable to perform list.

Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 According to its website, the original mattress offers support, helps relieve pressure and keeps one comfortable and cool throughout the night.

al, 10 Aug. 2022 These bases offer the ability to elevate your head to relieve pressure on your airway.

Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	relieves
释义	relieve verb re·lieve ri-ˈlēv relieved; relieving transitive verb 1 a : to free from a burden : give aid or help to b : to set free from an obligation, condition, or restriction c : to ease of a burden, wrong, or oppression by judicial or legislative interposition 2 a : to bring about the removal or alleviation of : mitigate helps relieve stress b : rob, deprive relieved us of our belongings 3 a : to release from a post, station, or duty b : to take the place of will relieve the starting pitcher 4 : to remove or lessen the monotony of a park relieves the urban landscape 5 a : to set off by contrast b : to raise in relief 6 : to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself) intransitive verb 1 : to bring or give relief 2 : to stand out in relief 3 : to serve as a relief pitcher relievable ri-ˈlē-və-bəl adjective Synonyms allay alleviate assuage ease help mitigate mollify palliate soothe See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I took a pill to relieve my headache. I wish I could relieve your suffering. What's the best way to relieve stress? She tried to relieve the tension by making a joke. an effort to relieve traffic congestion We need to find ways to relieve overcrowding in our schools. I've come to relieve the guard on duty. The soldiers were relieved by 30,000 fresh troops. See More Recent Examples on the Web Leonard returned to the practice field last week after missing all of training camp at Grand Park as part of his rehabilitation from offseason back surgery to relieve the pressure two discs in his spine were putting on his nerves. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 McConnaughey was airlifted to a local hospital and has since undergone numerous surgeries to relieve pressure on his spine and stabilize his vertebrae. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 City officials warned of the Pearl River flooding Friday, saying the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir had to release water to relieve pressure on the dam. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Aug. 2022 This type of French drain is often called a weeping tile system and is intended to relieve hydrostatic pressure on the walls of the foundation. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 The breathable tape reportedly is designed to lift her skin and relieve pressure on her sinuses. Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2022 Leonard, who underwent offseason back surgery to relieve the pressure two discs were putting on a pair of key nerves, remains on the active/physically unable to perform list. Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 According to its website, the original mattress offers support, helps relieve pressure and keeps one comfortable and cool throughout the night. al, 10 Aug. 2022 These bases offer the ability to elevate your head to relieve pressure on your airway. Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English releven, from Anglo-French relever to raise, relieve, from Latin relevare, from re- + levare to raise — more at lever First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing relieve relieve oneself relieve of relieve oneself relieve of Kids Definition relieve verb re·lieve ri-ˈlēv relieved; relieving 1 : to free partly or wholly from a burden, pain, or distress The phone call relieved the worried parents. 2 : to bring about the removal or lessening of No words could relieve her sorrow. 3 : to release from a post or duty relieve a sentry 4 : to break the sameness of The dark red house was relieved by white trim. Medical Definition relieve transitive verb re·lieve ri-ˈlēv relieved; relieving 1 : to bring about the removal or alleviation of (pain or discomfort) 2 : to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself) Legal Definition relieve transitive verb re·lieve relieved; relieving : to set free from a duty, burden, or liability cannot be relieved of his negligence the trust cannot relieve the trustees of those very basic duties that the law imposes Hosey v. Burgess, 890 S.W.2d 262 (1995) relieves verb present tense third-person singular of relieve 1 as in alleviates to make more bearable or less severe an ice pack will relieve the swelling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alleviates eases soothes helps mitigates softens allays assuages improves heals cures enhances mollifies lightens palliates remedies tempers corrects moderates abates ameliorates repairs rectifies fixes enriches refines amends reforms perfects emends mends betters meliorates Antonyms & Near Antonyms aggravates exacerbates hurts impairs injures heightens harms intensifies sharpens See More 2 as in rids to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator Synonyms & Similar Words rids frees clears unburdens liberates divests loosens disburdens disencumbers emancipates redeems rescues unbinds looses disengages springs extricates enfranchises unchains discharges releases manumits delivers disentangles unfetters uncages bails (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms burdens encumbers restrains saddles hampers subjects weights (down) weighs down bogs (down) fetters shackles See More 3 as in replaces to take the place of at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty Synonyms & Similar Words replaces supersedes supplants preempts usurps displaces substitutes displants cuts out
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relieve

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