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ameliorate

verb

  1. (cause to) be better, improved
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/

verb

Etymology: Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.

  1. To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

    They offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation.

    In every human being there is a wish to ameliorate his own condition.

  2. To become better; improve.
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