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alleviate
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/əˈliːvi.eɪt/
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/əˈliːviˌeɪt/
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alleviate
verb
alleviated
Past Simple
alleviated
Past Participle
alleviating
Gerund
UK
/əˈliːvi.eɪt/
US
/əˈliːviˌeɪt/
уменьшать
The new policy aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
Новая политика направлена на уменьшение заторов на дорогах в городе.
смягчать
They are working on a plan to alleviate the economic crisis.
Они работают над планом, чтобы смягчить экономический кризис.
облегчать
The doctor gave her medicine to alleviate the pain.
Доктор дал ей лекарство, чтобы облегчить боль.
Synonyms
mitigate
soothe
calm
ease
relieve
reduce
lessen
diminish
Antonyms
aggravate
intensify
worsen
Definitions
alleviate
verb
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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