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Take over from with ease (7)

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I believe the answer is:

relieve

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'take over from' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'ease' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for relieve that I've seen before include "Alleviate (eg, pain)" , "Assuage - take over duty from" , "Make less tedious, bring aid to (besieged place)" , "Palliate" , "Take over (from) - ease worries (of)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Evening Standard.
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