transitive verb. : to make better or more tolerable medicine to ameliorate the pain.

What is the meaning of ameliorate in a sentence?

To make or become better; improve. Volunteers were able to ameliorate conditions in the refugee camp. Conditions are ameliorating. verb.

What does ameliorate mean dictionary?

verb (used with or without object), a·mel·io·rat·ed, a·mel·io·rat·ing. to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve: strategies to ameliorate negative effects on the environment.