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ameliorate

ame·lio·rate

UK/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ US/ʌˈmiljɜrˌeɪt/ uncommon

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to make better

  • “The editor improved the manuscript with his changes”
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2.

get better

  • “The weather improved toward evening”
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Origin

Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.

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