CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Relieve

Definition

(formal) To make an unpleasant or difficult situation less severe or to alleviate a problem or need; to free someone from a responsibility or burden. Often used in formal or professional contexts, especially in relation to duties, pressures, or stressors.

Example Sentences

1The new policy aims to relieve the financial burden on low-income families by providing subsidies for childcare.

2Can you relieve me of this task so I can focus on the project deadline?

3The introduction of automation has relieved the manufacturing process of many tedious and repetitive tasks.

4The charity's mission is to relieve the suffering of refugees by providing essential aid and support.

5The government has announced measures to relieve the pressure on the healthcare system by increasing funding for hospitals and medical staff.

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