alleviate — to make pain, distress, or a problem less severe
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make pain, distress, or a problem less severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈliːviˌeɪt/
Korean meaning: (고통, 고민, 문제를) 완화하다, 덜어주다
Korean pronunciation: 어**리**비에이트
Example Sentences
- Hot chocolate can alleviate the Monday blues better than any antidepressant.
- The new policy aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city center.
- My mom's chicken soup can alleviate any illness, including broken hearts.
alleviate
VERB//əˈliːviˌeɪt//
to make pain, distress, or a problem less severe
A nurse alleviates the patient's fever with cool compress
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Alleviate the pain, create reasons to celebrate!
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Origin
From Latin 'alleviare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'levis' (light), meaning to make light or ease. The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
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“Hot chocolate can alleviate the Monday blues better than any antidepressant.”
“The new policy aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city center.”
“My mom's chicken soup can alleviate any illness, including broken hearts.”
“Regular exercise helps alleviate anxiety and depression.”
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