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