Alleviate
Definition
(verb) To make a situation or problem less severe
Examples
“The medicine helped alleviate the pain, allowing him to sleep through the night.”
“Can you alleviate the noise from the bar downstairs?”
“A cold rinse on my wrist alleviated the sting for a minute.”
“Maya took an aspirin after dinner to alleviate her headache.”
“If we leave before rush hour, that should alleviate some of the traffic.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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