Definitions
provide physical relief, as from pain
Word origin
From Late Middle English releven, from Old French relever, specifically from the conjugated forms such as (jeo) relieve (“I lift up”), and its source, Latin relevo (“to lift up, lighten, relieve, alleviate”), combined form of re- (“back”) + levo (“to lift”). Doublet of relevate. Compare levant, levity, etc.
Used in a sentence
“I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.”
“This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.”
“Carrados was carrying a small leather case which he allowed Loudham to relieve him of, together with his hat and gloves.”
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01“Make easier to bear”7 letters
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