definition of
relieve

[1] #1 relieve v. [alleviate, palliate, assuage] provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches". wn

[2] #2 relieve v. [take over] free someone temporarily from his or her obligations. wn

[3] #3 relieve v. [exempt, free] grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam". wn

[4] #4 relieve v. [still, allay, ease] lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears". wn

[5] #5 relieve v. [salvage, salve, save] save from ruin, destruction, or harm. wn