relieved

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈliːvd/
Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Example Sentences
  • I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.
2 Definition

To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.

3 Definition

To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).

4 Definition

To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).

5 Definition

To lift up; to raise again.

6 Definition

To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).

7 Definition

To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

Example Sentences
  • This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.
8 Definition

To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.

9 Definition

To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

10 Definition

(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.

11 Definition

To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.

12 Definition

To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

Example Sentences
  • She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.