Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relieve
verb
/rɪˈliːv/
Definition
To make a burden less severe or to ease pain or distress.
Examples
- Taking a warm bath can relieve sore muscles.
- She took some medicine to relieve her headache.
- Volunteers help relieve the suffering of those in need during disasters.
Meaning
Relieve means to reduce or remove discomfort, pain, or distress. It can also imply providing assistance or support to someone in need.
Synonyms
- Alleviate
- Ease
- Mitigate
- Soothe
- Assuage
