relieve

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈliːv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈliv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri lēv′)

Inflections of 'relieve' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
relieves
v 3rd person singular
relieving
v pres p
relieved
v past
relieved
v past p

relieve
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Sense: Verb: alleviate or lessen
Synonyms:
alleviate, lessen, soothe Collocations, allay, assuage, mitigate, ease Collocations, divert Collocations, soften, diminish Collocations, reduce Collocations, decrease Collocations, help Collocations, lighten, comfort Collocations
Sense: Verb: replace - often followed by 'of'
Synonyms:
replace Collocations, take over for, take over from, cover for, dismiss Collocations, substitute for, stand in for
Sense: Verb: unburden - usually followed by 'of'
Synonyms:
unburden, free Collocations, discharge Collocations, release Collocations, disencumber, lighten sb of, let up on (informal)
Sense: Verb: make bearable
Synonyms:
make sth bearable, break up, dispel Collocations, alleviate, brighten, let up on (informal)


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