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alleviate

UK
/əˈliːvi.eɪt/
US
/əˈliːviˌeɪt/

Translations

alleviateverb
alleviated
Past Simple
alleviated
Past Participle
alleviating
Gerund
UK
/əˈliːvi.eɪt/
US
/əˈliːviˌeɪt/
atténuerPour diminuer l'intensité d'un problème, d'une difficulté ou d'un effet.
The new policy aims to alleviate the burden on small businesses.
La nouvelle politique vise à atténuer la charge qui pèse sur les petites entreprises.
soulagerPour une douleur, une souffrance ou une gêne.
The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient's pain.
Le médecin a prescrit un médicament pour soulager la douleur du patient.
Synonyms
ease
calm
soothe
lessen
diminish
mitigate
reduce
relieve
Antonyms
worsen
intensify
aggravate

Definitions

alleviateverb
To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient's pain.
To reduce the intensity of pain, discomfort, or hardship; relieve.
A cold compress can help alleviate the swelling around the injury.
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