alleviate
/əˈliːvieɪt/
English C2 · ProficientverbHealth
alleviate (verb) means to make pain, suffering or a problem less severe.
Persian: تسکین دادن
Meaning of alleviate
| Word | alleviate |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make pain, suffering or a problem less severe |
| Persian | تسکین دادن |
| Pronunciation | /əˈliːvieɪt/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The medicine helped alleviate her pain.
دارو به تسکین دردش کمک کرد.
Word forms of alleviate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | alleviate |
| noun | alleviation |
Synonyms of alleviate
ease, relieve
Opposites of alleviate
aggravate
Common phrases with alleviate
- alleviate poverty
- alleviate pain
- alleviate pressure
Related English words
debilitatingmaking someone very weak · C2vulnerableeasily hurt, harmed or attacked · B2doctora person whose job is to treat sick people · A2sicknot well; suffering from an illness · A2healthystrong and well; good for your body · A2headachea pain in your head · A2tiredneeding rest or sleep · A1ameliorateto make a bad situation better · C2
Questions about alleviate
What does alleviate mean?
alleviate (verb) means to make pain, suffering or a problem less severe.
What is the Persian meaning of alleviate?
alleviate means تسکین دادن in Persian.
What level is the word alleviate?
alleviate is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for alleviate?
Words close in meaning to alleviate include ease, relieve.
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