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alleviate
/ əˈliːvɪˌeɪt /
verb
- 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
- unal·levi·ated adjective
- unal·levi·ated·ly adverb
- unal·levi·ating adjective
- unal·levi·ating·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alleviate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alleviate1
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Example Sentences
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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