English verb: alleviate | |||
| 1. | alleviate (body) provide physical relief, as from pain | ||
| Samples | This pill will relieve your headaches. | ||
| Synonyms | assuage, palliate, relieve | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | comfort, ease, soothe | ||
| 2. | alleviate (change) make easier | ||
| Samples | You could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge. | ||
| Synonyms | ease, facilitate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | aid, assist, help | ||