Ameliorate

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈmiːljəˌreɪt/

Definitions of ameliorate

verb to make something better or improve a situation

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to ameliorate the situation by offering an apology.

A2 The new policies were implemented to ameliorate the company's financial problems.

B1 The government is working to ameliorate the impact of climate change on the environment.

B2 The charity's efforts have helped to ameliorate the living conditions of many impoverished families.

C1 The research team is focused on finding ways to ameliorate the effects of the disease.

C2 Through diplomatic negotiations, the countries were able to ameliorate tensions and avoid a potential conflict.

Examples of ameliorate in a Sentence

formal The new policy aims to ameliorate the impact of climate change on coastal communities.

informal I'm hoping this new medication will ameliorate my back pain.

slang I'm trying to find ways to ameliorate my grades before the end of the semester.

figurative She tried to ameliorate the tension in the room by cracking a joke.

Grammatical Forms of ameliorate

past tense

ameliorated

plural

ameliorates

comparative

more ameliorated

superlative

most ameliorated

present tense

ameliorate

future tense

will ameliorate

perfect tense

has ameliorated

continuous tense

is ameliorating

singular

ameliorate

positive degree

ameliorate

infinitive

to ameliorate

gerund

ameliorating

participle

ameliorating

Origin and Evolution of ameliorate

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ameliorate' originated from the Latin word 'ameliorare', which means 'to make better'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ameliorate' has retained its meaning of improving or making something better, with no significant changes in its usage or meaning.