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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