Meaning of the word ameliorate in English

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ameliorate

US /əˈmiːl.jə.reɪt/

UK /əˈmiːl.jə.reɪt/

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

Example:

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Steps have been taken to ameliorate the situation.

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The new policies are designed to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor.

Synonym:

improve better enhance upgrade refine

Synonym:

worsen aggravate exacerbate

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