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relieve

Pronunciation: [rɪˈliːv]

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Learn how to use relieve in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(verb) to make someone feel better when they are in pain or discomfort. If you take medicine for a headache, it can relieve the pain.

Example

The doctor gave me some medicine to relieve my headache.

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The medicine did not relieve my pain at all; I still felt uncomfortable.

Example

What can we do to relieve your discomfort?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to make someone feel less worried or stressed. It’s like when someone helps you talk about your problems, and it helps you feel lighter inside.

Example

Talking to my friend relieved my stress after a tough day.

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Keeping my worries to myself did not relieve my anxiety.

Example

Do you think sharing your feelings will relieve your worries?

Context: “responsibility”

(verb) to take away someone's job or duty, so they don't have to do it anymore. For example, when someone helps you finish your chores, they relieve you of the work.

Example

I was relieved of my duties early today because my coworker finished the project.

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I wasn't relieved of my responsibilities, so I had to work late again.

Example

Who will relieve you of your tasks while you are away?

How to pronounce relieve

Pronunciation: [rɪˈliːv]

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