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relieve

/ɹɪˈliːv/ · /ɹɪˈliv/

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

Meaning 3

To take something, such as a duty, away from someone.

“I will relieve you of your heavy lifting duties.”

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Illustration of relieve: To take something, such as a duty, away from someone.