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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈliːvieɪt/
alleviate means: To make pain, a problem, or suffering less severe.
verb
MAKE LESS SEVEREC1
To make pain, a problem, or suffering less severe.
- This medicine can alleviate pain.
- The extra staff alleviated pressure on the nurses.
- New housing could alleviate the shortage.
REDUCE DEBTC2
To pay part of the money you owe, reducing the amount still owed.
- This payment will alleviate the debt.
- He sold land to alleviate his debts.
- She used her savings to alleviate the outstanding loan.
Questions about alleviate
What does alleviate mean?
To make pain, a problem, or suffering less severe.
What is alleviate in other languages?
Türkçe: hafifletmek · Español: aliviar · Français: soulager · Deutsch: lindern · Italiano: alleviare · 日本語: 和らげる
How do you pronounce alleviate?
It is pronounced /əˈliːvieɪt/.
How do you use alleviate in a sentence?
This medicine can alleviate pain. The extra staff alleviated pressure on the nurses.
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