What does "ameliorate" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "ameliorate"?

Common synonyms include: better, improve, accommodate, acculturate, adapt, adjust.

Pronounced //əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt//.

/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ verb

verb ·Common ·High school level

Verb

1
To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition. transitive
"They offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation."
2
get better wordnet
3
To become better; improve. intransitive
4
to make better wordnet

"Financial reforms may ameliorate the current economic difficulties."

Alteration of meliorate after French améliorer.