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Ameliorate

Verb / ʌˈmi:ljɜ:ˌeɪt / Another word for ameliorate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something better; to improve

Synonyms & similar words

amend improve worsen better meliorate improve enhance upgrade refine better perfect boost advance develop elevate progress promote rectify reform repair revamp ameliorate fine-tune polish augment

Example sentences

  1. The company's profits were ameliorated by cutting costs.
  2. She hoped that her apology would ameliorate the situation.
  3. We can ameliorate the effects of climate change by reducing our carbon footprint.
  4. The new medicine will ameliorate the symptoms of the disease.
  5. The teacher offered advice to ameliorate the students' writing skills.

Quotes

  • The purpose of education is to ameliorate the impact of chance.
  • The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values. To ameliorate the moral and ethical standards of the students.
  • Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear. To ameliorate the lives of others.

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