Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ease-the-burden
Phrase
/iːz ðə ˈbɜːrdən/
Definition
To make a situation less difficult or to reduce the pressure or workload someone is experiencing.
Examples
- She volunteered to help ease the burden on her overworked colleagues by taking on extra tasks.
- The government implemented new policies to ease the burden of rising healthcare costs for families.
- Offering emotional support can greatly ease the burden during tough times.
Meaning
The phrase ‘ease the burden’ signifies efforts taken to alleviate stress, responsibility, or hardships faced by an individual or a group.
Synonyms
- Lighten the load
- Simplify
- Reduce stress
- Alleviate
- Relieve
