RELIEVE
/ɹɪˈliːv/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of RELIEVE
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
"I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict."
To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
Examples of RELIEVE in a Sentence
- "I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict."
Word Details
Is RELIEVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RELIEVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RELIEVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for RELIEVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | l | i | e | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELIEVE
62 words from the letters in RELIEVE
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How to Use RELIEVE in Word Games
RELIEVE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RELIEVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RELIEVE to find 62 additional valid words.