relieve
verb (used with object)
to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
have relieved
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present perfectof relieve.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Investors were weighing subdued U.S. inflation data, which came in broadly as expected and might have relieved some pressure for the Fed to tighten monetary policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Despite their fears, his parents still hope to see Masie Nchama again -- a fighter he is said to have relieved at the front has confirmed he is still alive.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
“The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Pete Carroll of his duties as head coach,” team owner Mark Davis said in a statement released by the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
Metanium nappy rash ointment is the only product to have relieved his symptoms, his mother Hilary Rabbett said, but it was discontinued last year over supply issues.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025
He was missing me very much and using the bed must have relieved the feeling of longing a bit.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
