Zoeken
to relieve
01
verlichten, verminderen
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Example
A warm bath relieved the muscle tension after a long day.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Medication has relieved the intensity of his chronic pain.
02
verlichten, vervangen
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Example
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
The substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
She volunteered to relieve her colleague for the afternoon so that he could attend a family event.
03
verlichten, verzachten
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Example
The governor signed an executive order to relieve businesses of burdensome regulations.
The labor union negotiated with management to relieve workers of excessive overtime hours.
The court 's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
04
verlichten, ondersteunen
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Example
The commander-in-chief ordered a rapid response team to relieve the besieged border town.
A convoy of trucks was organized to relieve the besieged town with food and water supplies.
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
05
verfrissen, afwisselen
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Example
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
The colorful storefronts along the street relieved the uniformity of the buildings.
The greenery of the oasis relieved the barren landscape of the desert.
06
verlichten, vergemakkelijken
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Example
Opening up about his feelings in therapy relieved the weight of depression he had been carrying.
A warm cup of tea before bed can help relieve insomnia and promote better sleep.
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
07
beroven, stelen
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Example
The master thief skillfully relieved the museum of its priceless artifacts without triggering alarms.
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
Voorbeeld
A warm bath relieved the muscle tension after a long day.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Medication has relieved the intensity of his chronic pain.
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
A good night's sleep will relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being.
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