ameerate

/əmiˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to render or make something milder or less severe; to ameliorate

“The new policy aimed to ameerate the harsh economic conditions affecting low-income families.”

2. verb

to render or make something more pleasant or attractive; to improve

“The gardeners worked hard to ameerate the dull, uninviting landscape.”

3. noun

the act of making something milder or less severe; the process of improving or rendering something more pleasant

“The team’s efforts were a notable example of ameeration in the community’s social services.”

Synonyms

  • ameliorate
  • improve
  • mellow

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • exacerbate