v. t. | 1. | To lighten or lessen the force or weight of. |
2. | To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; | |
3. | To extenuate; to palliate. |
Verb | 1. | alleviate - provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" |
2. | alleviate - make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge" Synonyms: facilitate, ease |