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ameliorate

verb

əˈmiːljəreɪt

Meaning

To make better; improve or enhance something.

To make something better or improve a situation; to enhance or upgrade.

The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.

New policies were introduced to ameliorate living conditions.

improve, enhance, better, upgrade, refine, perfect

Entry 1

improve, enhance, better, upgrade, refine

Entry 2

improve, enhance, better, upgrade, refine, perfect

worsen, deteriorate, aggravate, decline, degrade, impair, damage

Entry 1

worsen, deteriorate, aggravate, decline, degrade

Entry 2

worsen, deteriorate, decline, degrade, impair, damage

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

to make something unclear or difficult to see

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

to save someone or something from danger or harm

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings