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 of alleviate
1425–75; late Middle English alleviaten<Late Latin alleviātus (past participle of alleviāre), equivalent to al-al- + levi(s) light, not heavy + -ātus-ate1
None of these alleged fixes simultaneously alleviate the technology’s true physical and digital harms.
Covid-19 has led to a worrisome uptick in the use of electronic ankle monitors|Amy Nordrum|October 8, 2020|MIT Technology Review
By contrast, states that regularly conduct elections by mail have much more specific guidelines to alleviate overcrowding.
More States Are Using Ballot Drop Boxes. Why Are They So Controversial?|Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com)|October 5, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Below, Kessler and other grief experts, human resources executives, mental-health professionals, and physicians explain how employers can help their workers—and their companies—alleviate this year’s crushing burden of grief.
5 better ways to help your employees mourn at the office|Maria Aspan|September 27, 2020|Fortune
I don’t have all the answers, but part of the solution no doubt is alleviating pressure for parents while finding at-home learning methods that are actually effective for kids.
How parents can add purpose and structure to their kids’ online learning|Tara Chklovski|August 20, 2020|Quartz
More people than ever are paying attention to the county because of its role with public health and its vast reserves that many hoped could be deployed to alleviate the mental health and homeless crisis in San Diego.
Politics Report: East County GOP Rivals Court the Libs|Scott Lewis|June 27, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Practicing yoga, studies show, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
9 Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder|DailyBurn|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nor will it alleviate the life-threatening concerns of those living in the conflict zone.
Middle East Goes Monty Python on ISIS|Dean Obeidallah|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We can use rooftop solar to alleviate areas where supply is restrained,” he said.