ἐπικουφίζω
ἐπικουφίζω
fut. Attic ιῶ
to lighten a ship by throwing out part of its cargo, Hdt.: metaph., ἐπ. τοὺς πόνους to lighten oneʼs labours, Xen.:—c. gen. rei, to relieve of a burden, Eur.
to lift up, support, Soph.: metaph. to lift up, encourage, Xen.