relieve

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Relieve' usually means lessening or getting rid of a negative feeling or situation. Think of a weight being lifted off your shoulders when a problem is solved.

Examples in Different Contexts

In tech support, 'relieve' might pertain to fixing user issues. An IT support specialist could remark, 'This software update should relieve most of the compatibility problems you've encountered.'

Practice Scenarios

Medical

Scenario:

Some patients are still experiencing severe pain despite the medication given. We need to review and perhaps modify our pain management protocol.

Response:

Maybe an alternate pain-relief strategy could better relieve the patients' pain symptoms.

Emergency-Preparedness

Scenario:

The recent flood has caused great distress among our citizens. We need to coordinate our abilities and resources for immediate action.

Response:

We should mobilize more volunteers to the flood-stricken area to help relieve those affected by the disaster.