Relieve Definition & Meaning

relieve
verb
  1. provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
  2. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
  3. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam"
  4. lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
  5. save from ruin, destruction, or harm
  6. relieve oneself of troubling information
  7. provide relief for; "remedy his illness"
  8. free from a burden, evil, or distress
  9. take by stealing; "The thief relieved me of $100"
  10. grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class"
  11. 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"

"Relieve" in song lyrics

See how relieve is used in real songs:

  • "Forgive them my son, it's hard to relieve"
    9th Prince f/ RZA — Tribute to the 5th Brother
  • "Sit back and breathe the gases I relieve"
    Buddha Monk — The Prophecy
  • "If you not brethren, I bring pain that Excedrin couldn't relieve"
    Dom Pachino — What's Ya Position?

Usage tips for "relieve"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "relieve" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for relieve to find words that pair well.

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