mitigate — to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
Korean meaning: 완화하다, 경감하다, 누그러뜨리다
Korean pronunciation: **미**티게이트
Example Sentences
- He tried to mitigate his boss's anger by bringing coffee and donuts to the Monday meeting.
- The government announced measures to mitigate the economic crisis.
- She wore sunglasses to mitigate the embarrassment of her terrible haircut.
mitigate
VERB//ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt//
to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad
Crew members mitigate rain damage by covering equipment with protective tarps
Irrigate to mitigate, navigate to cultivate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mitigare,' composed of 'mitis' (mild, soft) and 'agere' (to make or do). The word originally meant 'to make mild or soft' and evolved to mean 'to make less severe or harmful.'
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📝Examples
“He tried to mitigate his boss's anger by bringing coffee and donuts to the Monday meeting.”
“The government announced measures to mitigate the economic crisis.”
“She wore sunglasses to mitigate the embarrassment of her terrible haircut.”
“Advanced technology can help mitigate natural disasters.”
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