relieve in German
relieve in German is ablösen, lindern, seine Notdurft verrichten — relieve means to ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
relieve in German
ablösen
lindern
seine Notdurft verrichten
erleichtern
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]
entlasten
(transitive) To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty). [from 14th c.]
What does "relieve" mean?
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verb To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
"The medicine helped relieve his back pain."
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verb To free someone from a duty, task, or responsibility, often by taking their place.
"A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight."
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relieve in a sentence
- The medicine helped relieve his back pain.
- Talking to a friend can relieve a lot of stress.
- A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight.
- The night nurse will relieve the day staff at eight o'clock.
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What is "relieve" in German?
"relieve" in German is ablösen, lindern, seine Notdurft verrichten. relieve means: To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
How do you use "relieve" in a sentence?
Example: "The medicine helped relieve his back pain." In German, "relieve" is ablösen, lindern, seine Notdurft verrichten.
Are there other ways to say "relieve" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "relieve": ablösen, lindern, seine Notdurft verrichten, erleichtern, entlasten.
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