̈ɪrɪˈli:v v.tr. 1
bring or
provide aid or assistance
to. 2
alleviate or
reduce (pain, suffering, etc.). 3
mitigate the tedium or
monotony of. 4 bring
military support for (a besieged place). 5
release (a person)
from a
duty by
acting as or
providing a
substitute. 6 (foll. by of)
take (a
burden or responsibility)
away from (a person). 7 bring
into relief;
cause to
appear solid or detached. ørelieve one's feelings
use strong language or
vigorous behaviour when annoyed. relieve
oneself urinate or
defecate. øørelievable adj. reliever n. [ME f. OF relever f. L relevare (as
RE-,
levis light)]