Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alleviate
verb
/əˈliːviˌeɪt/
Definition
To make a problem or suffering less severe.
Examples
- Taking a pain reliever can help alleviate your headache.
- The new policies were designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
- She hopes to alleviate the stress of her friends during the exams by helping them study.
Meaning
Alleviate refers to the act of reducing the intensity of pain or difficulty, giving relief.
Synonyms
- ease
- reduce
- relieve
- mitigate
- diminish
