Alleviate

verb

Pronunciation

British English

American English

To make pain, suffering, a problem, or a difficult situation less severe or easier to deal with.

The treatment helped alleviate the patient's pain. The new measures are designed to alleviate traffic congestion. More affordable housing could alleviate some of the financial pressure on families.

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