Ameliorate

Meanings

1. To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
2. To improve conditions
3. To alleviate suffering

Example Sentences

• "The government introduced new schemes to ameliorate the condition of farmers in drought-hit regions."
• "Planting trees along highways can ameliorate air pollution in urban areas."
• "The new policy was designed to ameliorate the housing crisis for low-income families."

Etymology

From Latin 'ameliorare' (to make better), from 'ad' (to) + 'meliorare' (to improve), from 'melior' (better). The Hindi concept of 'sudhar' (improvement) carries a similar sentiment.

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