alleviate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- alleviation noun
- alleviative adjective
- alleviator noun
- unalleviated adjective
- unalleviatedly adverb
- unalleviating adjective
- unalleviatingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of alleviate
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
Example Sentences
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At the same time, lower tariff costs would be positive for consumers and corporate profit margins and may alleviate some inflationary pressures.
From Barron's
At the same time, lower tariff costs would be positive for consumers and corporate profit margins and may alleviate some inflationary pressures.
From Barron's
The deal alleviates concerns about rivals impacting Nvidia’s AI chip market share.
From Barron's
Tilly says she joined a support group with the BDD Foundation and worked with a private therapist to help alleviate her symptoms.
From BBC
So that was one way where I could still keep it in my lane and do my job, where I alleviate that a little bit.
From Los Angeles Times
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