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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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
“The worries on the demand curve have been alleviated quite a bit.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Plus, the new Federal Reserve chair cleared his final confirmation hurdle this afternoon, which likely alleviated some lingering uncertainty at the central bank, and among investors.
From Barron's ● May 13, 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
