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relieve

/ɹɪˈliːv/

Meaning 1

To free someone from pain or distress.

“The medicine helped to relieve her terrible headache.”
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Illustration of relieve: To free someone from pain or distress.

Meaning 2

replace someone in their duties temporarily

“She will relieve him during the lunch break.”
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Illustration of relieve: replace someone in their duties temporarily