Alleviate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt/ al·le·vi·ate

Meaning & Definition of Alleviate

Alleviate (verb)

  1. relieve, lessen
  2. to make (something, such as pain or suffering) more bearable
  3. to partially remove or correct (something undesirable)

Alleviate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: allay, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, mollify, palliate, relieve, soothe
    related: abate, lighten, moderate, soften, temper, cure, heal, remedy, amend, correct, emend, fix, mend, rectify, reform, repair, ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine
    opposite: aggravate, exacerbate
    near: harm, hurt, impair, injure, heighten, intensify, sharpen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Alleviate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Alleviate:

allay, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, mollify, palliate, relieve, soothe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Alleviate

Words with the opposite meaning of Alleviate:

aggravate, exacerbate

Related Words for Alleviate

abate, lighten, moderate, soften, temper, cure, heal, remedy, amend, correct, emend, fix, mend, rectify, reform, repair, ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine

Near Antonyms of Alleviate

harm, hurt, impair, injure, heighten, intensify, sharpen

Word Forms of Alleviate

Inflections: alleviated, alleviating, alleviates

Derived words: alleviation (noun), alleviator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Alleviate

Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviare, from Latin ad- + levis light light

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Alleviate

Frequently Asked Questions about Alleviate

What does "Alleviate" mean?

"Alleviate" means relieve, lessen. As a verb, it is defined as: relieve, lessen.

What is another word for "Alleviate"?

Other words for "Alleviate" include allay, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, mollify, palliate and relieve. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Alleviate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Alleviate"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Alleviate". Common alternatives include allay, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, mollify, palliate, relieve and soothe.

What is the opposite of "Alleviate"?

Antonyms of "Alleviate" include aggravate and exacerbate. Near antonyms include harm, hurt, impair and injure.

How do you use "Alleviate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Alleviate" in a sentence: "a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day".

Is "Alleviate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Alleviate" is a verb.

Is "Alleviate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Alleviate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Alleviate"?

"Alleviate" is pronounced /ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt/ and divided into syllables as al·le·vi·ate.