alleviate

/ɐlˈiːvɪˌe‍ɪt/

/əˈɫiviˌeɪt/

[verb]

to alleviate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to help ease mental or physical pain

synonyms : assuage

palliate

relieve

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

synonyms : ease

facilitate

Examples

1. Chewing on a clove can help alleviate a toothache.

2. When I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I try to remember that patience is a plaster for all sores, and that taking a step back and giving myself time can help to alleviate my anxiety.

3. High-end laptops alleviate this problem with a MUX, or multiplexer.

4. Animated series alleviates symptoms of depression.