Relieve (verb)

1. Make (a situation or problem) less severe, serious, or painful.
2. Provide (someone) with help or support in a difficult situation.
3. Take over a post or duty from (someone).
4. Alleviate or remove (pain or discomfort).

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french relever, from latin relevare, from re- "back" + levare "raise".

Examples:

1. The medicine relieved his pain.
2. The rain helped to relieve the drought.
3. She relieved him of his duties while he was on leave.
4. The government is taking steps to relieve poverty.
5. The new law relieves the burden on small businesses.