ameliorate — to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; to improve
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; to improve
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmiːliəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The free pizza policy failed to ameliorate students' complaints about the cafeteria food.
- Exercise and proper diet can ameliorate many health problems.
- His attempt to ameliorate the awkward silence by singing only made things worse.
ameliorate
VERB[/əˈmiːliəreɪt/]
to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; to improve
The new policy will ameliorate the workers' harsh conditions.
Better policies will ameliorate poverty. (A + MEAL + IORATE → giving A MEAL helps AMELIORATE hunger)
After they ameliorate the old hospital, the town will celebrate and decorate the whole street.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'melior' meaning 'better,' combined with the prefix 'ad-' (toward). The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + melior (better) + -ate (verb suffix) = ameliorate
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📝Examples
“The free pizza policy failed to ameliorate students' complaints about the cafeteria food.”
“Exercise and proper diet can ameliorate many health problems.”
“His attempt to ameliorate the awkward silence by singing only made things worse.”
“The government introduced new measures to ameliorate traffic congestion.”
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