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relieved; relieving
Definition of relieve
1a : to free from a burden : give aid or help to
b : to set free from an obligation, condition, or restriction
c : to ease of a burden, wrong, or oppression by judicial or legislative interposition
2a : to bring about the removal or alleviation of : mitigate helps relieve stress
3a : to release from a post, station, or duty
b : to take the place of
will relieve the starting pitcher
4 : to remove or lessen the monotony of
a park relieves the urban landscape
5a : to set off by contrast
b : to raise in relief
6 : to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself)
1 : to bring or give relief
2 : to stand out in relief
3 : to serve as a relief pitcher
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The first known use of relieve was in the 14th century
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