English Explanatory Dictionary

ameliorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
  2. To become better; improve.

Pronunciation

/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ en-us-ameliorate.ogg en-au-ameliorate.ogg

Word forms

ameliorate ameliorates ameliorating ameliorated

Etymology

Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.

Antonyms

deteriorate worsen

Related words

amelioration ameliorative ameliorable inameliorable meliorate alleviate mitigate

Derived words

amelioratingly ameliorator amelioratory
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