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ameliorate
/əˈmiljɚˌeɪt/
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What does ameliorate mean?
verb
- To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
- To become better; improve.
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IPA pronunciation
/əˈmiljɚˌeɪt/
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The argument that the decentralisation of London would ameliorate conditions is a vain thing and false.
If, on the contrary, a cold, heavy clay must be dealt with, every effort should be made to ameliorate it.
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In consultation with the IMF, the Brazilian Government has initiated several programs over the last few years to ameliorate the stagnation and foreign debt problems.
While still in Scotland he is said to have turned his attention to the science of acoustics, with a view to ameliorate the deafness of his mother.
Whether it will have time enough to ameliorate the soil in the spots in the period you mention depends upon there being moisture enough present at the time.