Looking for the meaning or definition of the word relieve? Here's what it means.
Verb
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]
To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort. [from 14th c.]
To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.). [from 14th c.]
To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty). [from 14th c.]
(obsolete) To lift up; to raise again. [15th-17th c.]
(now rare) To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.). [from 15th c.]
(law) To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to. [from 15th c.]
To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on. [from 16th c.]
To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc. [from 16th c.]
(military, job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place. [from 16th c.]
