Definition for Relieve (-s)

relieve (-s), v. [OFr < L. relevāre, raise again, assist < re-, again + levāre < levis, light.]

Satisfy; sate; satiate; fill; appease the appetite; allay physical hunger; alleviate the need for nourishment; [pun on “re-live” or “re-life”] re-vitalize; resusitate; restore life.

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