RELIEVE
/ɹɪˈliːv/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12
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
- “I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.”
- “This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.”
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