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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| relief | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||
| aid | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of | ||||||
| assistance | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause | ||||||
| backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||
| comfort | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain • a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal verb • give moral or emotional strength to • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate | ||||||
| encouragement | nounn | |||||
noun • the expression of approval and support • the act of giving hope or support to someone • the feeling of being encouraged | ||||||
| help | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • a means of serving verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of • be of use • abstain from doing; always used with a negative • help to some food; help with food or drink • contribute to the furtherance of • take or use • improve; change for the better | ||||||
| reinforcement | nounn | |||||
noun • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • information that makes more forcible or convincing • (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it • a device designed to provide additional strength • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | ||||||
| rescue | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • recovery or preservation from loss or danger verb • free from harm or evil • take forcibly from legal custody | ||||||
| solace | nounn | |||||
noun • the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment • comfort in disappointment or misery • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction verb • give moral or emotional strength to | ||||||
| standby | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • something that can be relied on when needed • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required adjective satellite • ready for emergency use | ||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| sustenance | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the financial means whereby one lives • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||
| succor | nounn | |||||
noun • assistance in time of difficulty verb • help in a difficult situation | ||||||
| ministration | nounn | |||||
noun • assistance in time of difficulty | ||||||
