Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alleviate a problem
Phrase
/əˈliːvieɪt ə ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
To make a problem or a difficult situation less severe or serious.
Examples
- She implemented new strategies to alleviate a problem in the workflow.
- The charity aims to alleviate the problem of hunger in the community.
Meaning
To reduce the intensity or impact of an issue, making it easier to manage or endure.
Synonyms
- Mitigate
- Ease
- Palliate
- Relieve