Definition of ameliorate

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a·mel·io·rate    (-mly-rt) KEY  

tr. & intr.v.
a·me·lio·rat·ed , a·me·lio·rat·ing , a·me·lio·rates

To make or become better; improve. See Synonyms at improve.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration of meliorate

OTHER FORMS:
a·melio·ra·ble   (-r-bl) KEY  (Adjective), a·melio·rative (Adjective), a·melio·rator (Noun)

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