relieve
//rɪˈliːv//
Verb
relieveInfinitive
relievePresent tense
relievedPast tense
relievedPast participle
relievingPresent participle
relievesThird-person singular
1
To cause pain, distress, or difficulty to become less severe or to disappear.
This medicine will relieve your headache.
2
To free someone from a duty or task by taking their place.
A new guard came to relieve him at midnight.
3
To bring military aid to a besieged town or force.
The army was sent to relieve the besieged city.
4
To make something less monotonous or boring by introducing variety.
She added some colorful paintings to relieve the dullness of the room.