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Synonyms & Similar Words
alleviate
mitigate
ease
soothe
calm
comfort
solace
assuage
allay
pacify
placate
mollify
appease
lighten
reduce
diminish
abate
moderate
temper
soften
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quiet
still
hush
lull
tranquilize
sedate
anesthetize
deaden
numb
dull
blunt
cushion
shield
protect
liberate
free
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rescue
save
deliver
extricate
Meaning of Relieve
The primary meaning of the word "Relieve" is to make someone or something feel better or more comfortable by removing or reducing pain, discomfort, or difficulty.
Definitions
- To make someone or something feel better or more comfortable by removing or reducing pain, discomfort, or difficulty
- To free someone or something from a burden, anxiety, or worry
- To provide assistance or support to someone in need
Etymology of Relieve
The word "Relieve" originates from the Old French "reliever", which is derived from the Latin "relevare", meaning "to raise again" or "to lift up"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of providing assistance or support to someone in need, as well as to describe the feeling of comfort or ease that comes from being freed from a burden or difficulty
Example Uses
- The new medication helped to relieve her symptoms and improve her quality of life
- The charity provided relief to the affected communities by distributing food and shelter
- The news of the cancellation of the exam relieved the students, who had been studying for weeks