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Third Person
ameliorates
Present Participle
ameliorating
Past Tense
ameliorated
Past Participle
ameliorated
1
to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable
transitive
- Planting more trees can ameliorate air quality in urban areas.
- Taking pain medication can ameliorate discomfort after surgery.
- Diplomatic efforts were made to ameliorate tensions between the two countries.
- Implementing new policies aims to ameliorate workplace conditions for employees.
- Community initiatives were launched to ameliorate living standards in impoverished areas.
Antonyms:
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to show improvement over time
- Your language skills will ameliorate with regular practice.
- The health of your plants will ameliorate with consistent watering and care.
- Community health practices can ameliorate with the help of public awareness campaigns.
- Your car will ameliorate through regular maintenance.
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