Main Entry: ease

Pronunciation: \ˈēz\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): eased; eas·ing

transitive verb

1 : to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens <eased and comforted the sick>
2 : to take away or lessen : alleviate <took an aspirin to ease the pain>

intransitive verb

: to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) <a hot bath often eases and relaxes>