Definition of Relieved
Relieved
Re·lieved
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Feeling a sense of comfort or reassurance after a difficult situation.
e.g. She felt relieved when she finally submitted her project on time.
(verb)
eased someone's distress, anxiety, or pain, caused their difficulties to lessen or end;
e.g. The medicine relieved my headache so I could finally fall asleep. His smile relieved them and showed that he wasn't angry.
(verb)
offered someone support by taking their place and releasing them from duty for the time being;
e.g. The replacement guard relieved him so he could take some rest.
(verb)
took over a burden from someone or released them from some responsibility, often by taking it on oneself;
e.g. They rushed to relieve her of the packages she carried. I relieved him of the task because I knew he hated doing it.
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