relieve
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/rɪˈliːv/
re · lieve
rɪ · ˈliːv
English Definition
v. ease pain or worry
Significado en Español
aliviar, mitigar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm nhẹ, làm dịu
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re(again)+lieve(lift lightly)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “relieve” in the following sentence: “The new intern was able to ______ the manager by taking over some of her daily tasks.”
A
burden
B
assist
C
affect
D
design
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B — assist.
“relieve” means v. ease pain or worry
Common questions about “relieve”
What does “relieve” mean?
relieve — v. ease pain or worry. In Chinese: 缓解，减轻.
How do you pronounce “relieve”?
relieve is pronounced /rɪˈliːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · lieve.
Is “relieve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. relieve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “relieve”?
re(again)+lieve(lift lightly)
