Alleviate

v. t.	1.	To lighten or lessen the force or weight of. [imp. & p. p. Alleviated; p. pr. & vb. n. Alleviating.] Should no others join capable to alleviate the expense. - Evelyn. Those large bladders . . . conduce much to the alleviating of the body [of flying birds]. - Ray.
	2.	To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, etc. ; - opposed to aggravate. The calamity of the want of the sense of hearing is much alleviated by giving the use of letters. - Bp. Horsley.
	3.	To extenuate; to palliate. He alleviates his fault by an excuse. - Johnson.

Verb	1.	alleviate - provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" Synonyms: relieve, palliate, assuage
	2.	alleviate - make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge" Synonyms: facilitate, ease

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