ameliorate

UK
/əˈmiːliəreɪt/
US
/əˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

Translations

ameliorateverb
ameliorated
Past Simple
ameliorated
Past Participle
ameliorating
Gerund
UK
/əˈmiːliəreɪt/
US
/əˈmiːliəˌreɪt/
The new policies were designed to ameliorate the living conditions of the residents.
Les nouvelles politiques ont été conçues pour améliorer les conditions de vie des habitants.
Additional translations
s'améliorerEmploi pronominal pour le sens intransitif « devenir meilleur ».

Definitions

ameliorateverb
To make something better or improve a situation.
The new policies were designed to ameliorate the living conditions of the residents.
To become better; to improve in quality or condition.
With regular investment, the region's infrastructure gradually ameliorated.