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alleviate

verb

Provide physical relief, as from pain

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈli.vi.eɪt

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Definitions

verb

  1. Provide physical relief, as from pain

    “This pill will relieve your headaches”

verb

  1. Make easier

    “You could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge”

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This pill will relieve your headaches
You could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge

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