Definitions

1. verb

to make something better or more tolerable; to improve or alleviate a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The new policy aimed to ameliorate the working conditions of the employees.”

2. verb

to make something better or more tolerable, especially a hardship or a problem

“The charity worked to ameliorate the lives of people affected by the natural disaster.”

3. noun

the act of making something better or more tolerable; an improvement

“The amelioration of the economy was a major factor in the country’s growth.”