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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It’s the only way chronic labor shortages will be alleviated and bigger wage gains for workers are likely to be realized.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Multiple women diagnosed later in life told her the diagnosis alleviated some of the shame and confusion they felt about their differences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
Strong investment returns have alleviated financial pressure on state and local governments since taxpayers pay most of the bill for public worker pensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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
