relieve

transitive verb relieved, relieving

1. 1. to ease, lighten, or reduce (pain, anxiety, etc.)
   2. to free (a person) from pain, discomfort, anxiety, etc.
   3. to restore (a part of the body, the mind, etc.) to well-being
2. 1. to lighten the pressure, stress, weight, etc. on (something)
   2. to lighten (pressure, stress, etc.)
3. 1. to give aid or assistance to: to relieve the poor
   2. to bring or send help to: to relieve a besieged city
4. 1. to set free from a burden, obligation, grievance, etc.
   2. to remove (a burden, etc.)
5. 1. to set free from duty or work by replacing with oneself or another: to relieve a nurse
   2. ☆ Baseball to serve as a relief pitcher for (another pitcher)
6. to make less tedious, monotonous, etc. by being or providing a pleasing change
7. to set off by contrast; make distinct or prominent

intransitive verb