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Relieve

/rɪˈliːv/

To make a situation better by removing or reducing an unpleasant feeling or problem.

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The confusion in Elizabeth's mind was relieved by this conversation.

One could see them on the outskirts crouching and relieving themselves.

So that's it," smiled Jephson, as though greatly relieved.

Originating from the Old French relever which means raise up, with Latin roots in relevare, meaning to lift, lighten, or raise again.

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