Advertisement

Advertisement

alleviate

Definition for alleviate

verb as in relieve; lessen

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A previous dress rehearsal highlighted the need for a new traffic light at a specific location to alleviate gridlock when military convoys move across the country.

Historical context further alleviates the sting of last month’s deficit: Since fiscal year 1955, the Treasury hasn’t recorded an October surplus.

Read more on Barron's

The improved bottom line comes as the Chinese EV maker’s sales momentum is picking up, alleviating investors’ concerns about its path to profitability following four consecutive quarters of widening losses.

“In addition to the reimbursement news—and its accompanying pricing power—several other past concerns have been alleviated, and might act as tailwinds,” Block wrote.

Read more on Barron's

But a centralized agency could help alleviate some of those funding issues.

Read more on Barron's

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement