To give respite to (someone).
To move (something) slowly and carefully.
To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
To reduce the difficulty of (something).
To proceed with little effort.
To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
To lessen in intensity.
Additional space provided to allow greater movement.
Release from constraint, obligation, or a constrained position.
Followed by of or from: release from or reduction of pain, hardship, or annoyance.
Freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance, sometimes (derogatory, archaic) idleness, sloth.
Ability, the means to do something
Freedom from difficulty.
Skill, dexterity, facility.
Freedom from worry and concern; peace; sometimes (derogatory, archaic) indifference.
Freedom from effort, leisure, rest.
Freedom from financial effort or worry; affluence.
Freedom from embarrassment or awkwardness; grace.
To provide with welfare or aid.
Such payment.
Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (often called welfare assistance in UK English).