relieve

/ɹɪlˈiːv/

/ɹiˈɫiv/, /ɹɪˈɫiv/

to relieve

MAIN VERB

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

synonyms : alleviate

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

synonyms : take over

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

synonyms : exempt

antonyms : enforce

lessen the intensity of or calm

synonyms : allay

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

synonyms : salvage

provide relief for

synonyms : remedy

relieve oneself of troubling information

synonyms : unbosom

alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

synonyms : lighten

grant exemption or release to

synonyms : excuse

take by stealing

free from a burden, evil, or distress

Examples

1. She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket.

2. He was relieved to see the back of the long line at the grocery store.

3. The athlete stretched his calf muscles to relieve tension in the heels.

4. I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension.