v To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. (defdate|from 14th c.)
v To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort. (defdate|from 14th c.)
v To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.). (defdate|from 14th c.)
v To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty). (defdate|from 14th c.)
v (obsolete) To lift up; to raise again. (defdate|15th-17th c.)
v (context|now|_|rare) To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.). (defdate|from 15th c.)
v (legal) To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to. (defdate|from 15th c.)
v To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the seige on. (defdate|from 16th c.)
v To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc. (defdate|from 16th c.)
v (military) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place. (defdate|from 16th c.)
v (context|now|_|rare) To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief. (defdate|from 18th c.)
v (reflexive) To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate. (defdate|from 20th c.)