v provide physical relief, as from pain
v free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
v grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
v lessen the intensity of or calm
v save from ruin, destruction, or harm
v relieve oneself of troubling information
v provide relief for
v free from a burden, evil, or distress
v take by stealing
v grant exemption or release to
v alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive