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Rest can help alleviate a headache.
What does Alleviate mean?
Alleviate means to make something less painful or serious.
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To make pain, stress, or a problem less severe.
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The new plan helped alleviate traffic near the school.
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Clear instructions can alleviate confusion during a difficult task.
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What does alleviate mean?
Alleviate means to reduce pain, stress, difficulty, or another problem.
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MeaningAlleviate means to make something less painful or serious.
ExampleExample: Rest can help alleviate a headache.
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4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · lee · vee · ayt
- Strongest beat
- lee
- Ending
- ayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lee.
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Synonyms
Words like Alleviate
easeUse when making pain or difficulty less strong.
relieveUse when reducing discomfort, worry, or pressure.
Antonyms
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worsenUse when making a problem more serious.
aggravateUse when making pain, anger, or a problem worse.
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Alleviate word family
Base word
alleviate
verb
alleviated
Made less severe in the past.
noun
alleviation
The act of making pain or difficulty less severe.
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