Meaning Of The Word Relieve

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What's The Definition Of Relieve?

relieve
verb: If something relieves an unpleasant feeling or situation, it makes it less unpleasant or causes it to disappear completely.

relieve in American English
to ease, lighten, or reduce (pain, anxiety, etc.)
intransitive verb: to act as a relief pitcher
transitive verb: to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.)

relieve in British English
to bring alleviation of (pain, distress, etc) to (someone)

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