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Relieve
Rih-LEEV
/rɪˈliːv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
relieve
Dictionary meaning
Provide physical relief, as from pain.
Examples
- This pill will relieve your headaches.
- Meditation relieves stress.
Synonyms: alleviate, palliate, assuage
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