alleviate

verb

al·le·vi·ate ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt How to pronounce alleviate (audio)

alleviated; alleviating; alleviates

transitive verb

: relieve, lessen: such as

: to make (something, such as pain or suffering) more bearable

a drug that alleviates the symptoms

using relaxation techniques to alleviate stress

To draw customers, [Richard G.] Rosenberg became certified in pedorthics—an area that involves the design, make and modification of shoes to alleviate foot ailments.

Dana Hedgpeth

: to partially remove or correct (something undesirable)

government programs to alleviate poverty

Enticing retirees into the work force to alleviate the current labor shortage …

Cullen Murphy

alleviation

ə-ˌlē-vē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce alleviate (audio)

noun

the alleviation of arthritic pain

… the stability of the developed world is as dependent on alleviation of problems in the third world as on the ability to keep the nuclear arms race under control.

Carl Marcy

alleviator

ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce alleviate (audio)

noun

plural alleviators

… firefighters' camaraderie with the city and with each other is the biggest stress alleviator, [former Boston Fire Commissioner Paul] Christian said.

Justine Hoffher

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Where does the word alleviate come from?

Now for a bit of light reading. Alleviate comes from Latin levis, meaning "having little weight." (Levis also gave rise to the English adjective light, as in "not heavy.") In its early days, alleviate could mean "to cause (something) to have less weight" or "to make (something) more tolerable." The literal "make lighter" sense is no longer used, and today only the "relieve" sense remains. Incidentally, not only is alleviate a synonym of relieve, it's also a cousin; relieve comes from levare ("to raise"), which in turn comes from levis.

Synonyms

allay
assuage
ease
help
mitigate
mollify
palliate
relieve
soothe

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Example Sentences

For decades, as you probably know, researchers have found that when you tell patients that you're giving them medicine, many report that their symptoms are alleviated, even if they're only taking sugar pills.

Daniel Zwerdling, Gourmet, August 2004 Granholm has spent the morning giving a major public address on state finance issues, courting local officials in meetings, and, in between, talking with me. We'd discussed the state of the Michigan economy and her ideas for developing a new high-tech corridor outside Detroit that focuses on homeland security innovation; we went over her ideas for alleviating overcrowding in the state's emergency rooms.

Jonathan Cohn, New Republic, 14 Oct. 2002 When applied in ointment form, capsaicin helps alleviate the discomfort of arthritis and psoriasis. Taken internally as a diluted tincture, it helps keep the blood flowing smoothly and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

Nina Simonds, Gourmet, September 2002 Ridley, a British journalist with a doctoral degree in zoology, does touch on the incredible potential of genetics for alleviating human misery. … But much of his remarkable book is focused on a higher plane of pure intellectual discovery.

Lee M. Silver, New York Times Book Review, 27 Feb. 2000 Before discussing what must be done to alleviate the environmental and social crises afflicting the globe, Chief Oren Lyons … of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, wanted to drive to a gym in Syracuse, New York, and watch his son shadowbox.

Paul Schneider, Audubon, March/April 1994 finding ways to alleviate stress a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day See More

Recent Examples on the Web First, companies such as Facebook (now Meta) and Google (now Alphabet) have created certain problems that Congress can and should alleviate through specific, targeted legislation.

Adam J. White, National Review, 25 Aug. 2022 When fuel prices hit record highs earlier this summer, Biden and Bezos publicly argued about whether fuel retailers could alleviate the pressure on consumers by reducing markups at the pump.

Alex Kinnier, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Second, there also seems no doubt that one time or temporary payments don’t alleviate the underlying issues, lower wages and higher costs.

Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Research suggests that having even one close friend can alleviate the negative effects of loneliness on health and well-being.

Dan Ariely, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Prosecutors say Atwood can alleviate pain caused by lying on his back by propping himself up with a pillow and using the tilt function on the execution table.

Jacques Billeaud, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2022 Studies have shown that participating in music and art can alleviate pain, help people manage stress, promote wellness, enhance memory, improve communications, aid physical rehabilitation, and give people a way to express their feelings.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 As a new parliament is set to be sworn in, Lebanese citizens openly question whether new politicians can alleviate the country’s many economic and political woes.

Charbel Mallo, CNN, 17 May 2022 The new center will also alleviate wait times for law enforcement officers, Crego said.

al, 7 May 2022 See More

单词	alleviates
释义	alleviate verb al·le·vi·ate ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt alleviated; alleviating; alleviates transitive verb : relieve, lessen: such as a : to make (something, such as pain or suffering) more bearable a drug that alleviates the symptoms using relaxation techniques to alleviate stress To draw customers, [Richard G.] Rosenberg became certified in pedorthics—an area that involves the design, make and modification of shoes to alleviate foot ailments. Dana Hedgpeth b : to partially remove or correct (something undesirable) government programs to alleviate poverty Enticing retirees into the work force to alleviate the current labor shortage … Cullen Murphy alleviation ə-ˌlē-vē-ˈā-shən noun the alleviation of arthritic pain … the stability of the developed world is as dependent on alleviation of problems in the third world as on the ability to keep the nuclear arms race under control. Carl Marcy alleviator ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌā-tər noun plural alleviators … firefighters' camaraderie with the city and with each other is the biggest stress alleviator, [former Boston Fire Commissioner Paul] Christian said. Justine Hoffher Did you know? Where does the word alleviate come from? Now for a bit of light reading. Alleviate comes from Latin levis, meaning "having little weight." (Levis also gave rise to the English adjective light, as in "not heavy.") In its early days, alleviate could mean "to cause (something) to have less weight" or "to make (something) more tolerable." The literal "make lighter" sense is no longer used, and today only the "relieve" sense remains. Incidentally, not only is alleviate a synonym of relieve, it's also a cousin; relieve comes from levare ("to raise"), which in turn comes from levis. Synonyms allay assuage ease help mitigate mollify palliate relieve soothe See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences For decades, as you probably know, researchers have found that when you tell patients that you're giving them medicine, many report that their symptoms are alleviated, even if they're only taking sugar pills. Daniel Zwerdling, Gourmet, August 2004 Granholm has spent the morning giving a major public address on state finance issues, courting local officials in meetings, and, in between, talking with me. We'd discussed the state of the Michigan economy and her ideas for developing a new high-tech corridor outside Detroit that focuses on homeland security innovation; we went over her ideas for alleviating overcrowding in the state's emergency rooms. Jonathan Cohn, New Republic, 14 Oct. 2002 When applied in ointment form, capsaicin helps alleviate the discomfort of arthritis and psoriasis. Taken internally as a diluted tincture, it helps keep the blood flowing smoothly and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Nina Simonds, Gourmet, September 2002 Ridley, a British journalist with a doctoral degree in zoology, does touch on the incredible potential of genetics for alleviating human misery. … But much of his remarkable book is focused on a higher plane of pure intellectual discovery. Lee M. Silver, New York Times Book Review, 27 Feb. 2000 Before discussing what must be done to alleviate the environmental and social crises afflicting the globe, Chief Oren Lyons … of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, wanted to drive to a gym in Syracuse, New York, and watch his son shadowbox. Paul Schneider, Audubon, March/April 1994 finding ways to alleviate stress a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day See More Recent Examples on the Web First, companies such as Facebook (now Meta) and Google (now Alphabet) have created certain problems that Congress can and should alleviate through specific, targeted legislation. Adam J. White, National Review, 25 Aug. 2022 When fuel prices hit record highs earlier this summer, Biden and Bezos publicly argued about whether fuel retailers could alleviate the pressure on consumers by reducing markups at the pump. Alex Kinnier, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Second, there also seems no doubt that one time or temporary payments don’t alleviate the underlying issues, lower wages and higher costs. Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Research suggests that having even one close friend can alleviate the negative effects of loneliness on health and well-being. Dan Ariely, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Prosecutors say Atwood can alleviate pain caused by lying on his back by propping himself up with a pillow and using the tilt function on the execution table. Jacques Billeaud, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2022 Studies have shown that participating in music and art can alleviate pain, help people manage stress, promote wellness, enhance memory, improve communications, aid physical rehabilitation, and give people a way to express their feelings. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 As a new parliament is set to be sworn in, Lebanese citizens openly question whether new politicians can alleviate the country’s many economic and political woes. Charbel Mallo, CNN, 17 May 2022 The new center will also alleviate wait times for law enforcement officers, Crego said. al, 7 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare, from Latin ad- + levis light — more at light First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition alleviate verb al·le·vi·ate ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt alleviated; alleviating : to make less painful, difficult, or severe A good long rest alleviated her headache. Medical Definition alleviate transitive verb al·le·vi·ate ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt alleviated; alleviating : to make (as symptoms) less severe or more bearable a lotion to alleviate itching alleviates verb present tense third-person singular of alleviate as in mitigates to make more bearable or less severe a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mitigates eases soothes helps relieves softens allays assuages improves heals cures enhances mollifies lightens remedies tempers palliates ameliorates corrects moderates rectifies abates fixes repairs enriches refines amends reforms perfects emends meliorates betters mends Antonyms & Near Antonyms exacerbates aggravates hurts impairs harms injures intensifies heightens sharpens See More
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