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Added 9 October 2026

ameliorate

/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ameliorate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To make better.
The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Get better.
The weather improved toward evening

Origin

Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.

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