B2verbhealthemotions
US/rɪˈliːv/
UK/rɪˈliːv/
to make pain, worry or a problem less strong or less serious
In context
A warm bath can relieve the pain in your back.
The news relieved my worries about the exam.
New roads were built to relieve traffic in the city center.
Words that go with relieve
verb + noun
- relieve painThis medicine will relieve the pain.
- relieve stressExercise helps relieve stress.
- relieve pressureThe new law may relieve pressure on hospitals.
- relieve congestionBetter buses could relieve congestion.
- relieve symptomsThe cream relieves symptoms of dry skin.
- relieve boredomHe played games to relieve the boredom.
verb + preposition
- relieve someone ofThe manager relieved him of his duties.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
relieve from painCorrect: relieve pain
Incorrect:
I am relieving.Correct: I am relieved.