relieve

US /rɪˈliːv/
UK /rɪˈliːv/
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1.

cause pain, distress, or difficulty to become less severe or serious

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The medication helped to relieve her headache.
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It was a great relief to relieve the tension in the room.
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2.

release from a duty by taking their place

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The new guard will relieve the old one at midnight.
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He was relieved of his duties after the incident.
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3.

make a problem less serious or difficult

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New policies were introduced to relieve the burden on small businesses.
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The aid package aims to relieve poverty in the region.
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