alleviate
verb (used with object)
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate.
alleviated
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past participleof alleviate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof alleviate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
alleviateverb (used with object)to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate.
Example Sentences
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Cats are ideal companions for writers, whose lonely work can be alleviated by furry injections of playfulness and curiosity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Heart of the Beast” is an onslaught of danger and misery, alleviated only by the pleasure of watching James’ survival skills and ingenuity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
It’s still the summer—the August heat is alleviated in South Carolina only by late-afternoon thunderstorms.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
Vivas said that while the return of nearly 75,000 migrants to Morocco had "considerably alleviated" the situation, Ceuta had not yet returned to normal.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
There is no known cure, though recent developments in potion-making have to a great extent alleviated the worst symptoms.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
