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alleviate

verb

/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

Meditation helps alleviate stress and anxiety.

reduce, relieve, mitigate, ease

Entry 1

reduce, relieve, mitigate

Entry 2

relieve, reduce, ease

aggravate, worsen, intensify

Entry 1

aggravate, worsen, intensify

Entry 2

aggravate, intensify, worsen

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes

to take control or possession of a place or thing

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

To announce something formally or officially.