Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alleviate-a-problem
verb
/əˈliːviˌeɪt ə ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
To make a problem less severe or easier to deal with.
Examples
- Implementing new policies can help alleviate a problem in the community.
- She worked hard to alleviate the problem of hunger in her neighborhood.
- They found a way to alleviate the congestion on the roads.
Meaning
The act of reducing the intensity or seriousness of a difficulty or issue, providing relief to those affected by it.
Synonyms
- Mitigate
- Ease
- Reduce
- Relieve
- Soften
