Ameliorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ameliorate is a verb meaning (transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
Meaning
(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become better; improve.
Example Sentences
In every human being there is a wish to ameliorate his own condition.
They offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation.
We further show that an implementable rule for the central bank's long bond portfolio significantly ameliorates the adverse consequences of a binding ZLB on the policy rate.
Word Forms
- ameliorates
- ameliorating
- ameliorated
Synonyms for ameliorate
Depending on context, synonyms include improve, meliorate, better, amend.
Antonyms for ameliorate
Common opposites include deteriorate, worsen, decline, exacerbate, aggravate, exasperate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include meliorate, amend, improve, better, improving, improved.
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