RELIEVE
Scrabble letter values: R1E1L1I1E1V4E1 = 10
Definition
- verb provide physical relief, as from pain. — synonyms: alleviate, palliate, assuage
- verb free someone temporarily from his or her obligations. — synonyms: take_over
- verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to. — synonyms: exempt, free
- verb lessen the intensity of or calm. — synonyms: still, allay, ease
- verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm. — synonyms: salvage, salve, save
- verb relieve oneself of troubling information. — synonyms: unbosom
- verb provide relief for. — synonyms: remedy
- verb free from a burden, evil, or distress.
- verb take by stealing.
- verb grant exemption or release to. — synonyms: excuse, let_off, exempt
- verb alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive. — synonyms: lighten
Examples
- “This pill will relieve your headaches”
- “She exempted me from the exam”
- “The news eased my conscience”