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).

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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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   The numerical value of alleviate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of alleviate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of alleviate in a Sentence

1. Ira Joseph:

   By substituting coal for LNG, they are trying to help alleviate the environmental problems they've had.

2. Prime Minister Zoran Tegeltija:

   We are focusing in all ways on how to alleviate the consequences of the coronavirus.

3. Deutsche Bank economist Philip Odonaghoe:

   A 'Trans-Tasman travel bubble' would likely go a long way to alleviate the negative virus impact on New Zealand's tourism trade.

4. Paul Miller:

   This one good year is not enough to alleviate the stress on the Colorado River, it’s going to take multiple of these consecutive above-average years to fill a lot of the major reservoirs, especially Lake Powell.

5. The FDA:

   The FDA remains committed to advancing the nation's public health during this unprecedented pandemic. Authorizing these monoclonal antibody therapies may help outpatients avoid hospitalization and alleviate the burden on our health care system.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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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