relieve

verb
[L2478]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : relieve
  • simple present, singular, third person : relieves
  • simple past : relieved
  • present participle : relieving
  • past participle : relieved

Senses

  • to help, ease, or mitigate; to make less burdensome; to get rid of
  • to cause to feel better; to soothe or alleviate