ameliorates

/AH0 M IY1 L Y ER0 EY0 T S/
verb
  1. 1

    To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

    โ€œThey offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation.โ€

  2. 2

    To become better; improve.

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