American English pronunciation
How to pronounce relieves
IPA transcription: [ɹi'livz]
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Noun
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the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
“as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”
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the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
“he enjoyed his relief from responsibility”
“getting it off his conscience gave him some ease”
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assistance in time of difficulty
“the contributions provided some relief for the victims”
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(law) redress awarded by a court
“was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?”
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someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
“the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes”
“we need extra employees for summer fill-ins”
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a pause for relaxation
“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”
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a change for the better
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aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
“he has been on relief for many years”
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the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
“he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain”
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sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
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the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
“he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta”
Verb
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save from ruin, destruction, or harm
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provide physical relief, as from pain
“This pill will relieve your headaches”
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free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
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grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
“She exempted me from the exam”
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lessen the intensity of or calm
“The news eased my conscience”
“still the fears”
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grant exemption or release to
“Please excuse me from this class”
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relieve oneself of troubling information
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provide relief for
“remedy his illness”
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free from a burden, evil, or distress
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take by stealing
“The thief relieved me of $100”
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alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
“relieve the pressure and the stress”
“lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents”
Usage examples
- It is besides used as a stimulant, diuretic, antioxidant, antipyretic and relieves spasmodic asthma.