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take vs relieve

relieve vs take

take is a noun but relieve is not a noun.

take and relieve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
relieve No No Yes No
As verbs, relieve is a hyponym of take; that is, relieve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: conquer by force
  • relieve: take by stealing
take (noun) relieve (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
take (verb) relieve (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness provide physical relief, as from pain
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract provide relief for
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial relieve oneself of troubling information
be seized or affected in a specified way grant exemption or release to
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives lessen the intensity of or calm
be a student of a certain subject take by stealing
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes free from a burden, evil, or distress
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression save from ruin, destruction, or harm
accept or undergo, often unwillingly free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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