verb:to free someone from a duty, job, or responsibility
The medicine helped to relieve her headache.
verb:to take over a duty or role from someone, typically to give them a break
The night guard will relieve you at midnight.
verb:to make a problem or situation less serious
Efforts to relieve poverty.
verb:to make something less boring, especially by introducing something different
The black and white pattern is relieved by tiny coloured flowers.
