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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
verb
lindern
verb
seine Notdurft verrichten
verb
erleichtern
verb
(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
verb
(transitive) To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty). [from 14th c.]

What does "relieve" mean?

  1. verb To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
    "The medicine helped relieve his back pain."
  2. 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.

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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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