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Alleviate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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alleviate

[əˈliːvieɪt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

pain

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Synonyms

ease, lessen, reduce, relieve.

Examples of usage

  • The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain.
  • The new policies are designed to alleviate poverty in the region.

Translations

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Origin of 'alleviate'

The word 'alleviate' originated from the Latin word 'alleviare', which means 'to lighten' or 'to lift up'. The term has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to represent the act of making something less severe or intense. Over time, 'alleviate' has become a common verb used to describe the process of reducing pain, suffering, or hardships.

See also: alleviation, alleviator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,056, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.