verb (archaic or poetic) as in strong fondness

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alleviate, ease, relieve, lighten

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Example Sentences

Example:His presence alleviates the tension in the room.

Definition:To make a problem, pain, or discomfort easier to bear; to relieve.

From alleviate

Example:The medicine eased the pain in his chest.

Definition:To make less severe, painful, or difficult; to relieve.

From ease

Example:The joke relieved her of her worries temporarily.

Definition:To make someone less burdened or uneasy; to free from tension or difficulty.

From relieve

Example:She carried a lighter load after dropping some items.

Definition:To make lighter; to reduce the weight of something.

From lighten