Word Of The Day

alleviate

alleviate • \uh-LEE-vee-ayt\  • verb
To alleviate something is to make it less painful, difficult, or severe. Alleviate can also mean "to partially remove or correct."

// There's no cure for the common cold, but there are various treatments that may alleviate some of the symptoms.

// The new tunnel should alleviate traffic congestion on the bridge.

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Examples:
"The funds are meant to alleviate monetary barriers and enhance the fashion industry's talent pipeline." — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

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