alleviate uh-LEE-vee-ayt verb WS #3

to make something less severe or more bearable; to reduce pain, suffering, or difficulty

1. The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient's pain.
2. Cold compresses can help alleviate swelling after an injury.
3. The company introduced flexible working hours to alleviate stress among employees.
4. She took an aspirin to alleviate her headache before the meeting.
5. The new policies were implemented to alleviate the financial burden on low-income families.