ameliorating Definition
to make something better or less painful.
Using ameliorating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ameliorating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new policy will ameliorate the situation for small businesses.
Example
She took medicine to ameliorate her headache.
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The company is working on ameliorating its environmental impact.
ameliorating Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for ameliorating
Phrases with ameliorating
ameliorate one's condition
to improve one's situation, especially in terms of health or financial status
Example
The charity aims to ameliorate the conditions of those living in poverty.
ameliorate race relations
to improve the relationship between different racial groups
Example
The government has implemented policies to ameliorate race relations in the country.
ameliorate working conditions
to improve the conditions under which people work, such as safety, pay, and benefits
Example
The union is negotiating with management to ameliorate working conditions for employees.
Origins of ameliorating
from French 'améliorer', from 'a-' (from Latin 'ad-', meaning 'to') + 'méliorer' (from 'mieux', meaning 'better')
Summary: ameliorating in Brief
'Ameliorating' [əˈmiːliəreɪtɪŋ] means to make something better or less painful. It is often used to describe improving a situation, such as in 'The new policy will ameliorate the situation for small businesses.' 'Ameliorating' can also be used to describe improving one's condition, race relations, or working conditions. Its synonyms include 'improving,' 'enhancing,' and 'upgrading.'
