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alleviation

/əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of easing or reducing the severity, pain, or burden of something.

    - "The medication provided some degree of alleviation for her symptoms."
    - "His words brought a sense of alleviation to her troubled mind."
    - "The financial relief brought about by the grant was a great alleviation."
  • Noun

    The process of making something less severe, burdensome, or painful.

    - "The doctor's diagnosis brought a measure of alleviation to their concerns."
    - "The new policy brought much-needed alleviation to the struggling farmers."
    - "The counselor provided emotional alleviation to the grieving family."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with alleviation
relievement , delevement , elevation
Variants
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alleviate , alleviated , alleviates , alleviating , alleviation , alleviations , alleviator , alleviators
Etymology
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From Old French 'allevier' meaning 'to lift up' or 'to ease the burden of'.

Trivia
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  1. Alleviation was originally used in the context of lifting heavy loads or burdens.

  2. In medieval Europe, alms-giving was seen as a form of alleviation for the soul.

  3. The term 'alleviation' is also used in the context of reducing the symptoms of a disease.

Related Concepts
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  1. Relief: A feeling of ease, comfort, or rest from hardship, trouble, or distress.

  2. Consolation: An act or gesture intended to console or comfort someone, especially after a loss or disappointment.

  3. Comfort: A feeling of contentment or ease, often associated with being free from pain, hardship, or anxiety.

Quotes
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  1. Ridley, a British journalist with a doctoral degree in zoology, does touch on the incredible potential of genetics for "alleviating" human misery.  … But much of his remarkable book is focused on a higher plane of pure intellectual discovery.

    - Lee M. Silver,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},27 Feb. 2000

  2. For decades, as you probably know, researchers have found that when you tell patients that you're giving them medicine, many report that their symptoms are "alleviated," even if they're only taking sugar pills.

    - Daniel Zwerdling,{it}Gourmet{/it},August 2004

  3. Granholm has spent the morning giving a major public address on state finance issues, courting local officials in meetings, and, in between, talking with me. We'd discussed the state of the Michigan economy and her ideas for developing a new high-tech corridor outside Detroit that focuses on homeland security innovation; we went over her ideas for "alleviating" overcrowding in the state's emergency rooms.

    - Jonathan Cohn,{it}New Republic{/it},14 Oct. 2002

  4. When applied in ointment form, capsaicin helps "alleviate" the discomfort of arthritis and psoriasis. Taken internally as a diluted tincture, it helps keep the blood flowing smoothly and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

    - Nina Simonds,{it}Gourmet{/it},September 2002

  5. Before discussing what must be done to "alleviate" the environmental and social crises afflicting the globe, Chief Oren Lyons … of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, wanted to drive to a gym in Syracuse, New York, and watch his son shadowbox.

    - Paul Schneider,{it}Audubon{/it},March/April 1994
Culture
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Alleviation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with suffering, pain, and hardship. It can be seen as a symbol of hope and relief, providing comfort and solace to those in need.

How to Memorize "alleviation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy burden being lifted off your shoulders, providing a sense of relief and ease.
    - Visualize a warm, comforting blanket wrapped around you, providing a sense of alleviation from the cold.
    - Imagine a wave of calm washing over you, bringing a sense of peace and alleviation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alleviation' with the feeling of relief, comfort, and ease.
    - Think of a warm, soothing bath as an example of alleviation.
    - Consider the image of a smiley face to represent the feeling of alleviation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'AREA' to help remember the definition: Alleviation is the Act of Reducing or Easing Away pain or burden.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'alleviation' to help remember its meaning.
    - Use the phrase 'bringing relief' to help remember the definition of alleviation.

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