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alleviate

/əˈliːviːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does alleviate mean?

verb

to make (a problem, difficulty, or unpleasant feeling) less severe or serious; to relieve or reduce the severity of something.

Example

"The new policy aims to alleviate poverty in the region by providing financial assistance to low-income families."

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