ameliorate
Meaning
- (transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
- (intransitive) To become better; improve.
Synonyms
enhance
make better
rectify
skin over
snap back
be better
become better
better oneself
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/
Etymology
Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.
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