Synonyms of remediate

remediate

verb

as in to improve

to stop or reverse the damage of

Cleanup crews are working to remediate the site of the chemical spill.

Remediating the pollution of the river will take some effort.

Related Words

• improve
• refine
• rehabilitate
• remedy
• correct
• rectify
• intensify
• reinforce
• upgrade
• ameliorate
• enhance
• better
• amend
• reform
• enrich
• help
• perfect
• strengthen
• revise
• emend
• rework
• refurbish
• edit
• meliorate
• fine-tune
• fortify
• revamp
• polish
• rehab
• fine
• redraft
• hone
• beef (up)
• boost
• retouch
• touch up

Dissimilar Words

• impair
• harm
• damage
• hurt
• injure
• vitiate
• tarnish
• spoil
• worsen
• reduce
• flaw
• blight
• deface
• diminish
• disfigure
• lessen
• endamage
• mar
• lower
• blemish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remediate

For example, the mold observed during the committee’s tour of Wilbur Cross High School has been remediated, and the results have been certified. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Asked about the specific mental health uses laid out by the settlement agreement and the attorney general, an IFT spokesperson doubled down, arguing that better public schools would be the best way to remediate harm done to Illinois children. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The credits amounted to roughly $405,300 for an array of endeavors to remediate deficiencies on the property. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

In a statement this week, Buckingham confirmed the activity had stopped, and that her office was working with the contractor to determine steps for remediating the land. — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026