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relieve

/rɪˈliːv/
re · lieve rɪ · ˈliːv
English Definition
v. ease pain or worry
中文释义
缓解，减轻
Significado en Español
aliviar, mitigar
한국어 뜻
완화하다, 덜다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm nhẹ, làm dịu
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Example Sentence

This medicine relieves headache.

这种药缓解头痛。

Synonyms
ease alleviate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.”

  1. A burden
  2. B assist
  3. C affect
  4. D design
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B — assist. “relieve” means v. ease pain or worry

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A cool drink of water helped ______ her terrible thirst on the hot day.

  1. A worsen
  2. B increase
  3. C relieve
  4. D sharpen
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C — relieve. “relieve” means v. ease pain or worry

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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.

How do you use “relieve” in a sentence?

This medicine relieves headache. (这种药缓解头痛。)

What are synonyms for “relieve”?

ease, alleviate — all close in meaning to relieve (v. ease pain or worry).

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)

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