alleviated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/
KK: /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made easier to deal with or less severe.
Example
The medication alleviated her pain significantly.
Conversation
I finally finished that big project at work, and it really alleviated my stress.
That's great to hear! I know how much pressure you were under.
Yeah, now I can finally relax a bit more this weekend.
You deserve it! Let's do something fun to celebrate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eased
relieved
mitigated
Antonyms
aggravated
intensified
exacerbated
verb
Definition
To make something less severe or more bearable, often referring to pain or problems.
Example
The medication alleviated her pain significantly.
Tense Forms
Past: alleviated
Past Participle: alleviated
Conversation
I finally took that medicine for my headache yesterday.
Oh, did it help?
Yeah, it really alleviated the pain after a while.
Root Explanation
Alleviated → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "levare" (meaning to lift). The word describes the act of lifting or reducing something, particularly in the context of easing pain or burden.
Memory Tip
Think of 'lifting' ('levare') something 'to' a better state ('ad-') — that's why alleviated means to ease or lessen a burden.
Visually Confused Words
unalleviated
alluviate