alleviate
/əˈli.vi.eɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: alleviates · alleviating · alleviated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
Verb
Examples
alleviate his pain
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(finance) to pay down partially.
Verb
Examples
There are different ways to alleviate your financial debt.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alleviate” mean?
To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
Is “alleviate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.