1. to make something less severe, intense, or painful; to reduce or relieve

Examples

• The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate her chronic pain.
• Opening windows helped alleviate the stuffiness in the room.
• The government implemented programs to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
• Deep breathing exercises can alleviate stress and anxiety.
• The new highway will alleviate traffic congestion downtown.
• Ice packs may alleviate swelling after an injury.
• Financial aid helped alleviate the burden of college tuition.