Release vs. Relieved

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

(software) The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.

Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

Example: ‘The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.’;

That which is released, untied or let go.

Example: ‘They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.’;

The giving up of a claim.

Liberation from pain or suffering.

(biochemistry) The process by which a chemical substance is set free.

The act or manner of ending a sound.

In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.

A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required.

A catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit.

The catch on an electromagnetic circuit breaker for a motor, triggered in the event of an overload.

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

Example: ‘He released his grasp on the lever.’;

To make available to the public.

Example: ‘They released the new product later than intended.’;

To free or liberate; to set free.

Example: ‘He was released after two years in prison.’;

To discharge.

Example: ‘They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.’;

(telephone) of a call To hang up.

Example: ‘If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.’;

(legal) To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.

Example: ‘to release an ordinance’;

(soccer) To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity

(biochemistry) To set free a chemical substance.

(transitive) To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

To let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go.

Example: ‘Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.’;

To relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty.

To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance.

Example: ‘A sacred vow that none should aye release.’;

The act of letting loose or freeing, or the state of being let loose or freed; liberation or discharge from restraint of any kind, as from confinement or bondage.

Relief from care, pain, or any burden.

Discharge from obligation or responsibility, as from debt, penalty, or claim of any kind; acquittance.

A giving up or relinquishment of some right or claim; a conveyance of a man's right in lands or tenements to another who has some estate in possession; a quitclaim.

The act of opening the exhaust port to allow the steam to escape.

A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required;

The act or manner of ending a sound.

In the block-signaling system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.

merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film);

Example: ‘a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra’;

the act of liberating someone or something

a process that liberates or discharges something;

Example: ‘there was a sudden release of oxygen’; ‘the release of iodine from the thyroid gland’;

an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

euphemistic expressions for death;

Example: ‘thousands mourned his passing’;

a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion;

Example: ‘she had no other outlet for her feelings’; ‘he gave vent to his anger’;

the act of allowing a fluid to escape

a formal written statement of relinquishment

(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

release, as from one's grip;

Example: ‘Let go of the door handle, please!’; ‘relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall’;

grant freedom to; free from confinement

let (something) fall or spill a container;

Example: ‘turn the flour onto a plate’;

eliminate (substances) from the body

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale;

Example: ‘publish a magazine or newspaper’;

generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids;

Example: ‘secrete digestive juices’; ‘release a hormone into the blood stream’;

make (information) available publication;

Example: ‘release the list with the names of the prisoners’;

part with a possession or right;

Example: ‘I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest’; ‘resign a claim to the throne’;

make (assets) available;

Example: ‘release the holdings in the dictator's bank account’;

Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

Example: ‘She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.’;

simple past tense and past participle of relieve

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear