relieve

US /rɪˈliv/

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UK /rɪ'li:v/

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make less boring by making some change

You can relieve the boredom by paying attention in class

v.t.Transitive VerbTo replace workers with others

The second shift workers came on to relieve the first shift

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make a problem less difficult or serious

Steve was able to relieve Mary's stress somewhat

v.t.Transitive VerbTo reduce pain, stress or an unpleasant feeling

Only surgery would relieve her back pain

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I know whenever I come home from like a very stressful day I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.
I know whenever I come home from like a very stressful day I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.

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It may put extra strain on some of the nearby faults or it may relieve some of the strain on the nearby faults,
It may put extra strain on some of the nearby faults or it may relieve some of the strain on the nearby faults,
or it may relieve some of the strain on the nearby faults,
or it may relieve some of the strain on the nearby faults,

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We tried out NordVPN to relieve some of our existential dread. Go to NordVPN.com/Kurzgesagt
We tried out NordVPN to relieve some of our existential dread. Go to NordVPN.com/Kurzgesagt

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Take your puppy outside to relieve itself after meal and naps and exciting events
Take your puppy outside to relieve itself after meal and naps and exciting events
it might be looking for a spot in which to relieve itself.
it might be looking for a spot in which to relieve itself.

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15 minutes to relieve from all your anxiety and tension.
15 minutes to relieve from all your anxiety and tension.

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relieve disconnect or restrain any hazardous energy that could be present.
relieve disconnect or restrain any hazardous energy that could be present.

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The goal of a Brompton Cocktail was to relieve pain
The goal of a Brompton Cocktail was to relieve pain

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That's why things like aroma and incense relieve our daily anxiety or frustration and make us relax deeply.
That's why things like aroma and incense relieve our daily anxiety or frustration and make us relax deeply.