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1. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] provide physical relief, as from pain.
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
Rhymes with Relieve
- preconceive
- misconceive
- satanjeev
- misperceive
- disbelieve
- vancleve
- tel-aviv
- maharive
- interweave
- interleave
- sanjiv
- retrieve
- reprieve
- mccleave
- conceive
- receive
- rajiv
- perceive
- laneve
- geneve
- deceive
- believe
- aggrieve
- stieve
- steve
- sleeve
- shreve
- shreeve
- naive
- kleve
How do you pronounce relieve?
Pronounce relieve as rɪˈliv.
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Sentences with relieve
1. Verb, base form
Chrysanthemum tea is anti-inflammatory, and can help to relieve inflammation in the body.
Quotes about relieve
1. Putting a little time aside for clean fun and good humor is very necessary to relieve the tensions of our time.
- Hattie McDaniel
2. The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
- Ulysses S. Grant
3. God will judge us, Mr. Harris, by--by what we did to relieve the suffering of our fellow human beings. I don't think God cares what doctrine we embrace.
- Abraham Verghese, Cutting for Stone
2. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] free someone temporarily from his or her obligations.
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
3. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
4. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] lessen the intensity of or calm.
Antonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
5. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] provide relief for.
Antonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
6. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] relieve oneself of troubling information.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
7. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] save from ruin, destruction, or harm.
Antonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
8. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] grant exemption or release to.
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)
9. relieve
verb. ['rɪˈliːv, riːˈliːv'] alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive.
Synonyms
Etymology
- relever (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- relevo (Latin)