Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ameliorate
verb
/əˈmiːliəreɪt/
Definition
To make something better or improve a situation.
Examples
- The new policies will help to ameliorate the living conditions in rural areas.
- She took steps to ameliorate her health by exercising and eating well.
Meaning
The act of making a situation or condition better than it was before.
Synonyms
- improve
- enhance
- better
- alleviate
- upgrade