alleviate

pronunciation

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Verb:

provide physical relief, as from pain
make easier

Word Origin

alleviate (v.): late 15c., from Middle French allevier or directly from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare "to lighten," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + levis "light" in weight (see lever). Related: Alleviated; alleviating.

Synonym

v.

appease ease mollify assuage lighten cushion remit smooth soften modify palliate lessen dull quiet slake tranquilize calm solace subdue soothe temper moderate relax console slacken reduce mitigate qualify lull abate allay diminish still relieve

Example

1. The decision was meant to alleviate domestic economic hardship .

2. We use memcached to alleviate database load .

3. A fall in international corn prices should help alleviate cost pressures .

4. Government efforts have helped to alleviate poverty in shuangyao .

5. Lower commodity prices should alleviate inflation further .

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