relieve
word
/ɹiˈɫiv/
ri-LEEV
/ɹɪlˈiːv/
ri-LEEV
Definition
To make pain, stress, or a difficult situation less severe or easier to bear. It can also mean to free someone from a duty or to help them relax.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with words like 'pain', 'stress', 'symptoms', 'pressure', 'boredom', and 'relieve someone of...'. More formal than 'help'. Be careful not to confuse with 'release', which means to let go or set free.
Spanish: aliviar - mitigarPortuguese (BR): aliviar - mitigarPortuguese (PT): aliviar - mitigarChinese (Simplified): 缓解 - 减轻Chinese (Traditional): 緩解 - 減輕Hindi: राहत देना - कम करनाArabic: يُخفّف - يريحBengali: উপাত্ত করা - লাঘব করা - মুক্তি দেওয়াRussian: облегчить - освободить (от обязанностей)Japanese: 和らげる - 解放する (義務から)Vietnamese: làm dịu - giảm bớt - giải thoát (khỏi nhiệm vụ)Korean: 완화하다 - 덜어주다 - 교체하다 (업무에서)Turkish: rahatlatmak - hafifletmek - görevden almakUrdu: دور کرنا - راحت دینا - فارغ کرنا (ذمہ داری سے)Indonesian: meringankan - mengurangi - membebaskan (tugas)
Example Sentences
This medicine will relieve your headache.
basic
Taking a walk can relieve stress.
basic
A cold drink will relieve your thirst.
basic
I was relieved to hear you arrived safely.
natural
Can you relieve me at the counter for a few minutes?
natural
That good news really relieved my worries.
natural