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· Old French
relever
2 English words descend from Old French
relever
, most common first.
relief
The removal of stress or discomfort.
relieve
To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.