mitigate
pronunciation
How to pronounce mitigate in British English:
UK [ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt]
How to pronounce mitigate in American English:
US [ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt]
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- Verb:
- lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- make less severe or harsh
Word Origin
- mitigate (v.)
- early 15c., "relieve (pain)," from Latin mitigatus, past participle of mitigare "soften, make tender, ripen, mellow, tame," figuratively, "make mild or gentle, pacify, soothe," ultimately from mitis "gentle, soft" (from PIE *mei- "mild") + root of agere "do, make, act" (see act). First element is from PIE root *mei- "soft, mild." Related: Mitigated; mitigating; mitigates.
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Example
- 1. What could you do to mitigate the fallout ?
- 2. That is a danger , but two things mitigate it .
- 3. Today , many private banks are building up their european operations to help mitigate the impact of any new amnesties .
- 4. The world cannot eliminate these dangers , but it can mitigate them .
- 5. But there are steps individuals can take to mitigate these worries .