word
Technical
Alleviate
Uh-LEE-vee-ayt
/ʌˈliːviːˌeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alleviate
Dictionary meaning
To provide physical relief, as from pain.
Examples
- Aspirin alleviates my headaches.
- Running alleviates stress.
Synonyms: relieve
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