Meaning of 'relieve'

Find the meaning of the word ‘relieve’

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Meaning of ‘relieve’

11 definitions found.

relieve

verb

provide physical relief, as from pain

Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"

Synonyms: alleviate palliate assuage

verb

provide relief for

Synonyms: remedy

verb

alleviate or remove pressure or stress, make less oppressive

Example: "Meditation relieves stress. "

Synonyms: lighten

verb

grant exemption or release to

Synonyms: exempt

verb

relieve oneself of troubling information

Synonyms: unbosom

verb

lessen the intensity of or calm

Synonyms: ease

verb

take by stealing

Example: "The thief relieved me of $100"

verb

free from a burden, evil, or distress

verb

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

Synonyms: take over

verb

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Synonyms: salvage

verb

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Synonyms: free

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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