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- [uh-lee-vee-eyt]
- /əˈli viˌeɪt/
- /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lee-vee-eyt]
- /əˈli viˌeɪt/
Definitions of alleviated word
- verb with object alleviated to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate: to alleviate sorrow; to alleviate pain. 1
- noun alleviated Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. 1
- verb alleviated simple past tense and past participle of alleviate. 0
- adjective alleviated Made more bearable. 0
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Origin of alleviated
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English alleviaten < Late Latin alleviātus (past participle of alleviāre), equivalent to al- al- + levi(s) light, not heavy + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Alleviated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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alleviated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
alleviated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alleviated
adjective alleviated
- anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- anaesthetised — anesthetize.
- relieved — to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
- anaesthetized — anesthetize.
Antonyms for alleviated
verb alleviated
- aggravated — Aggravated is used to describe a serious crime which involves violence.
- increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- irritated — angered, provoked, or annoyed.
- worsened — Simple past tense and past participle of worsen.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
Top questions with alleviated
- how can poverty be alleviated?
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