Relieve
/rɪˈliːv/noun
To alleviate pain, distress, or difficulty.
Did you know?The Latin root 'levare' means 'to lift', suggesting that relief is not just about easing pain but also about lightening one's load, almost like a magical spell of comfort.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewg-
“To lift or raise.”
Latin
Latin
levare
“To lift up or alleviate.”
Old French
Old French
reliever
“To raise again or ease.”
Middle English
Middle English
relieven
“To free from a burden or distress.”
Modern English
English
relieve
“To alleviate or lessen pain or difficulty.”