Question

alleviate Cold compresses alleviated the pain of the physical injury, but only time could alleviate the effect of the insult. əˈliviˌeɪt

Accepted Answer

To lighten, lessen, or relieve, especially physical or mental suffering. Physical pain or emotional anguish, or a water shortage or traffic congestion, can all be alleviated by providing the appropriate remedy. But some pain or anguish or shortage or congestion will remain: to alleviate is not to cure

word	alleviate
definition	To lighten, lessen, or relieve, especially physical or mental suffering.
eg_sentence	Cold compresses alleviated the pain of the physical injury, but only time could alleviate the effect of the insult.
explanation	Physical pain or emotional anguish, or a water shortage or traffic congestion, can all be alleviated by providing the appropriate remedy. But some pain or anguish or shortage or congestion will remain: to alleviate is not to cure
IPA	əˈliviˌeɪt

Alleviate Physical Pain Alleviated Shortage Lighten Lessen Relieve