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alleviate

[ uh-lee-vee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, al·le·vi·at·ed, al·le·vi·at·ing.
  1. to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate:

    to alleviate sorrow; to alleviate pain.

    Synonyms: assuage, relieve, abate, diminish, lighten

    Antonyms: intensify, aggravate, strengthen, increase



alleviate

/ əˈliːvɪˌeɪt /

verb

  1. tr to make (pain, sorrow, etc) easier to bear; lessen; relieve


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Derived Forms

  • alˈleviˌator, noun
  • alˌleviˈation, noun
  • alˈleviative, adjective

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Other Words From

  • unal·levi·ated adjective
  • unal·levi·ated·ly adverb
  • unal·levi·ating adjective
  • unal·levi·ating·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alleviate1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English alleviaten, from Late Latin alleviātus “lightened,” past participle of alleviāre “to lighten, relieve,” from al- al- + levi(s) “light in weight” + -āre, infinitive verb suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alleviate1

C15: from Late Latin alleviāre to mitigate, from Latin levis light

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Example Sentences

None of these alleged fixes simultaneously alleviate the technology’s true physical and digital harms.

By contrast, states that regularly conduct elections by mail have much more specific guidelines to alleviate overcrowding.

Below, Kessler and other grief experts, human resources executives, mental-health professionals, and physicians explain how employers can help their workers—and their companies—alleviate this year’s crushing burden of grief.

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I don’t have all the answers, but part of the solution no doubt is alleviating pressure for parents while finding at-home learning methods that are actually effective for kids.

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More people than ever are paying attention to the county because of its role with public health and its vast reserves that many hoped could be deployed to alleviate the mental health and homeless crisis in San Diego.

Practicing yoga, studies show, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Nor will it alleviate the life-threatening concerns of those living in the conflict zone.

“We can use rooftop solar to alleviate areas where supply is restrained,” he said.

Most of them remain chained to their smartphones, scrutinizing the market to alleviate deal-making withdrawal symptoms.

After a cocktail of PTSD meds failed to alleviate his symptoms, Kiernan says he was looking for a way out.

They require, and in many instances they merit, all that can be done to alleviate a situation of servitude.

I had no conception of sorrows she could not alleviate; and I remember thinking—foolish child that I was!

Alas, it may be, she will impose on herself some rigid penance, in the hope that God may alleviate the sufferings of her brother!

There are compensating circumstances which should alleviate our sorrow.

The cough persisted in spite of all efforts of specialists to alleviate it.

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