English to English
relieve
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verb (v)
- free someone temporarily from his or her obligations(verb.social)source: wordnet30
- free from a burden, evil, or distress(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- take by stealing(verb.possession)Example:
The thief relieved me of $100.
source: wordnet30 - alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive(verb.change)Example:
Relieve the pressure and the stress.
source: wordnet30 - To lift up; to raise again, as one who has fallen; to cause to rise.(verb)source: webster1913