alleviate
/əˈli.vi.eɪt/
Group 6Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe GRE
Example in Context
The emergency funding package was designed to alleviate the immediate humanitarian crisis while longer-term solutions were developed.
Synonyms
relieveeaselighten
Etymology
To lift a burden or make suffering lighter.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- levare (Latin) — to lift
Memory Aid
🏋️Sounds like “all leveled eight”
Imagine ALL your weights being LEVELED to EIGHT pounds — ALLEVIATE the struggle!
Visual Association
🌈A person relaxing in a hammock, feeling their stress melt away like ice cream in the sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “alleviate” mean on the GRE?
alleviate (verb) means “To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe”. The emergency funding package was designed to alleviate the immediate humanitarian crisis while longer-term solutions were developed.
How to remember “alleviate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “alleviate” sounds like “all leveled eight”. Imagine ALL your weights being LEVELED to EIGHT pounds — ALLEVIATE the struggle!
What are synonyms for “alleviate”?
Common synonyms: relieve, ease, lighten.