ameliorate
verb | /ameliorate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
to make something better or less severe; improve
ameliorate
verb | /ameliorate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto make something better or less severe; improve
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Synonyms
improveamendenhancemitigaterelieve
Antonyms
worsenexacerbatespoiltarnish
Examples
"The new policy helped ameliorate the housing shortage."
"Measures were taken to ameliorate the polluted river."
Mnemonic Trick
AMELIORATE → A + MELIOR (better): make better — improve a bad situation.
Etymology
From French améliorer, from Latin melior “better.”
Used for improving or making less severe.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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