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ease

One entry found for ease.
Main Entry: ease
Pronunciation: primarystressemacronz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): eased; eas·ing
transitive verb
1 : to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens <eased and comforted the sick>
2 : to take away or lessen : ALLEVIATE <took an aspirin to ease the pain>
intransitive verb : to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) <a hot bath often eases and relaxes>
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