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Ameliorate

Definition

verb

To make something better or improve a situation

Senses

1. To improve a social, economic, or environmental condition:

Example sentence: The government is working hard to ameliorate the living conditions of the homeless.

2. To alleviate physical or emotional discomfort:

Example sentence: The medication helped ameliorate her chronic pain.

3. To enhance or refine:

Example sentence: She took additional art classes to ameliorate her painting skills.

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