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Word entry · 7 letters

relieve

Best crossword clue

"Make easier to bear"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈliːv/Part of speech verbSorted eeeilrvStarts with REnds with E1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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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