Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meliorate
verb
mɪˈlɪəreɪt
Definition
To make something better or improve it.
Examples
- The new policies are designed to meliorate the living conditions of the underprivileged.
- Efforts to meliorate the city’s traffic problems have been met with mixed success.
- She hopes her contributions will meliorate the educational system in her community.
Meaning
Meliorate is often used in the context of enhancing conditions or situations, implying a positive change.
Synonyms
- Improve
- Enhance
- Better
- Amend
- Refine
