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alleviate

One entry found.

Main Entry:
al·le·vi·ate Listen to the pronunciation of alleviate
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
al·le·vi·at·ed; al·le·vi·at·ing
: to make (as symptoms) less severe or more bearable <a lotion to alleviate itching>
— al·le·vi·a·tion \-ˌlē-vē-ˈā-shən\ Listen to the pronunciation of alleviation noun
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