ameliorates
Meanings
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Verb
To make (something) better; improve.
- "The new policy ameliorates the working conditions for employees."
- "Ameliorating the soil with compost will improve crop yield."
Antonyms
deteriorate , worsen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with amelioratesameliorates , fateates , creates
Variants
List of all variants of ameliorates that leads to same resultameliorate , ameliorated , ameliorates , ameliorating , amelioration , ameliorations , ameliorative , ameliorator , ameliorators , amelioratory
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).ameliorated, ameliorating, ameliorates, ameliorator
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to soften' or 'to mitigate' in Latin. The current meaning 'to make better' developed in the 16th century.
Trivia
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Amelioration is the opposite of deterioration.
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The term 'ameliorate' was first used in English in the 16th century.
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The word 'ameliorate' is often used in the context of social welfare policies, such as those aimed at improving the living conditions of disadvantaged populations.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Improvement: A process of making something better or more effective.
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Development: A process of growing or progressing, especially from a simple or undeveloped state.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
And, after all, some illnesses are psychogenic. Many can be at least "ameliorated" by a positive cast of mind.
- Carl Sagan,{it}The Demon-Haunted World{/it},1996 -
The disparate impact of the risk imposed by the "loser pays" rule can be "ameliorated". Indeed, there are features of the British legal system which have led some observers to find the rule … to be considerably more benign to poorer litigants.
- Edward F. Sherman,{it}Texas Law Review{/it},June 1998
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Amelioration is a key concept in various fields such as education, social welfare, and environmental science. In education, it refers to the process of improving student learning. In social welfare, it refers to the process of improving the living conditions of disadvantaged populations. In environmental science, it refers to the process of restoring damaged ecosystems.
How to Memorize "ameliorates"
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visualize
- Imagine a graph showing an upward trend, representing the improvement or amelioration of a situation.
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associate
- Associate the word 'ameliorates' with the word 'better'.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym A-M-E-L-I-O-R-A-T-E-S: Always Make Everything Look Improved Regularly And Thoroughly Every Single Time.
- Use the phrase 'Ameliorate and Elevate' to remember the meaning of the word.
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