make someone feel less anxious or worried

• reduce mental stress or concern

lessen physical pain or discomfort

• alleviate symptoms or pressure in the body

remove someone from a duty or task

• take someone's place to allow them a rest

provide help or aid to people in need

• lessen poverty, hunger, or hardship

bring military assistance to a besieged place

• lift or ease a siege

free someone from a debt or obligation

• grant legal relief or exemption

make features stand out by contrast or depth

• give prominence or relief in art or design