Definitions for Alleviate
əˈli viˌeɪtal·le·vi·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuageverb

   provide physical relief, as from pain

   "This pill will relieve your headaches"

2. facilitate, ease, alleviateverb

   make easier

   "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"

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1. alleviateverb

   To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

   Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day.

2. Etymology: From alleviatus, past participle of alleviare (ad- + levis).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To ALLEVIATEverb

   Etymology: allevo, Lat.

   1. To make light; to ease; to soften.

   Most of the distempers are the effects of abused plenty and luxury, and must not be charged upon our Maker; who, notwithstanding, hath provided excellent medicines, to alleviate those evils which we bring upon ourselves. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

   2. To extenuate, or soften; as, he alleviates his fault by an excuse.

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1. alleviate

   Pitfalls is the sixth studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 25 October 2019 via Inside Out Music and preceded by the singles "Below", "Alleviate", and "Distant Bells". It was recorded over six months at Ghostward Studios. A cellist, violinist, and classical choir were recruited for the production. Most of the songs were written and composed by Leprous vocalist Einar Solberg. A majority of critics approved of the album, bestowing particular esteem on the singing as well as the songs "Below", "Observe the Train", "At the Bottom", and "The Sky Is Red". Solberg's creative control was for some a point of contention. Pitfalls charted higher than its predecessor Malina in the Wallonia region of Belgium, Finland, France, the UK (rock and metal releases), and Top Heatseekers in the US.

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1. alleviate

   To alleviate is to lessen or reduce something, often in severity, pressure, or intensity. It is often used in the context of relieving pain, distress, or oppression.

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1. Alleviateverb

   to lighten or lessen the force or weight of

2. Alleviateverb

   to lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, etc. ; -- opposed to aggravate

3. Alleviateverb

   to extenuate; to palliate

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alleviate

   al-lēv′i-āt, v.t. to make light: to mitigate.—ns. Alleviā′tion; Allev′iātor. [L. ad, levis, light.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alleviate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alleviate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Alleviate in a Sentence

1. Federal Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow:

   I want The US Marshals to know that The US Marshals's not alone, and that of course I would do anything I could to help The US Marshals, although I know there are no words that will alleviate the grief that The US Marshals and The US Marshals husband must bear after losing their beloved son, the guilt you feel because of your judicial office, that that happened -- and yet an innocent person was the victim.

2. Jaime Mass:

   Components found in ginger, such as galanolactone, may act via the central nervous system to affect serotonin levels and alleviate nausea, in fact, the compound acts on the same pathway as some common anti-nausea remedies.

3. Rick Snyder:

   I completely understand why some Flint residents are hesitant to drink the water and I am hopeful I can alleviate some of the skepticism and mistrust by putting words to action, flint residents made it clear that they would like to see me personally drink the water, so today I am fulfilling that request.

4. Bernard Yaros:

   As states increasingly ease mitigation protocols and the U.S. flirts with herd immunity this summer, consumer spending will become less skewed in favor of goods consumption, which will help alleviate shortages of materials, further vaccine progress will reduce fears of contracting and spreading COVID-19, which is holding back some 4 million adults from re-joining the workforce.

5. Shine Lawyers:

   Mr. Taylor asked the cabin crew on numerous occasions if he could sit in another passenger’s seat, or sit on one of the crew seats, or sit in the aisle or even to sit on the toilet seat to alleviate the pain and discomfort that he was suffering from.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Alleviate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alleviate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Alleviate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleviate
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alleviate
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Alleviate