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alleviated

UK
/əˈliːvi.eɪtɪd/
US
/əˈliːviˌeɪtɪd/

Translations

alleviatedpast participle
UK
/əˈliːviˌeɪtɪd/
US
/əˈliːviˌeɪtɪd/
More precise classification: past participle used adjectivally.
The alleviated symptoms allowed her to return to work sooner than expected.
Les symptômes atténués lui ont permis de retourner au travail plus tôt que prévu.
Synonyms
assuaged
diminished
reduced
lightened
abated
relieved
eased
mitigated
lessened
soothed
alleviateverb

alleviated

Past Simple

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
relieve
reduce
mitigate
diminish
lessen
soothe
calm
Antonyms
aggravate
intensify
worsen

Definitions

alleviatedpast participle
Made less severe or intense; reduced in severity or intensity.
The alleviated symptoms allowed her to return to work sooner than expected.
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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