Synonym: aid, alleviation, alternate, assistance, change, ease, freedom, help, proxy, release, replacement, substitution. Similar words: relieve, believe, believe in, reliable, derelict, preliminary, reliability, die for. Meaning: [rɪ'lɪːf] 
n. 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) 3. (law) redress awarded by a court 4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) 5. assistance in time of difficulty 6. a pause for relaxation 7. a change for the better 8. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped 9. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) 10. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background 11. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged.
n. 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) 3. (law) redress awarded by a court 4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) 5. assistance in time of difficulty 6. a pause for relaxation 7. a change for the better 8. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped 9. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) 10. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background 11. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged. 
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121, A UN spokesman said that the mission will carry 20 tons of relief supplies.
122, The UN withdrew its relief personnel because it judged the situation too dangerous.
123, They send relief to those who made homeless by floods.
124, 'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief.
125, He warned the army to stay out of the way of the relief effort.
126, I breathed/heaved a sigh of relief when I heard he was safe.
127, The column was decorated in high relief with scenes from Greek mythology.
128, Much to my relief, the conversation turned to another topic.
129, The doctor said it was just the flu. What a relief!
130, I'm glad you've arrived - we could all do with a little light relief!
131, When he left, Karen found herself heaving a huge sigh of relief.
132, The army said the relief flight would be too dangerous as none of its helicopters had Red Cross markings.
133, The UN has suspended relief flights because of shelling around the airport.
134, The comical characters are brought into the story for a little light relief.
135, Congress has agreed an $11 million relief package for victims of the hurricane.
136, The coach was full so a relief was put on.
137, The British Red Cross has sent four planeloads of relief supplies to the stricken areas.
138, The song provides some comic relief from the intensity of the scene.
139, The hills stood out in sharp relief against the dawn sky.
140, She said that the fighting has halted almost all relief work in the area.
141, His jokes provided some comic relief in what was really a dull speech.
142, I felt great relief when I heard I had passed the examination.
143, "Ah, you're here[Sentencedict.com], " she said and heaved/let out/gave a sigh of relief.
144, The UN system will be in a position to support the extensive relief efforts needed.
145, Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat.
146, A wave of relief washed over him as he saw that the children were safe.
147, The proximity of the wealthy suburb to the squatter camp throws the plight of the squatters into even sharper relief.
148, The article throws into sharp relief the differences between the two theories.
149, The cool room provided relief from the terrible heat outdoors.
150, Marauding gangs of armed men have been looting food relief supplies.