relieve
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: relieves · relieving
Sense 1
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “relieve” mean?
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
Is “relieve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.