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verb (used with object), al·le·vi·at·ed, al·le·vi·at·ing.
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate: to alleviate sorrow; to alleviate pain.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English alleviaten < Late Latin alleviātus (past participle of alleviāre), equivalent to al- al- + levi(s) light, not heavy + -ātus -ate1
1425–75; late Middle English alleviaten < Late Latin alleviātus (past participle of alleviāre), equivalent to al- al- + levi(s) light, not heavy + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
un·al·le·vi·at·ed, adjective
un·al·le·vi·at·ed·ly, adverb
un·al·le·vi·at·ing, adjective
un·al·le·vi·at·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
lighten, diminish, abate, relieve, assuage.
lighten, diminish, abate, relieve, assuage.
Antonyms
increase, strengthen; aggravate, intensify.
increase, strengthen; aggravate, intensify.
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