What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
alleviated
Example
The medication alleviated her headache. [alleviated: past tense]
Example
The charity's efforts helped alleviate poverty in the community. [alleviate: verb]
mitigate
Example
The new policy will mitigate the effects of climate change. [mitigate: verb]
Example
The company took steps to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks. [mitigate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mitigate is more commonly used than alleviate in formal contexts, particularly in business or environmental contexts. Alleviate is more commonly used in medical or personal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between alleviated and mitigate?
Mitigate is generally considered more formal than alleviate, but both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
