verb · Hard SAT word

Ameliorate

improve; to make better

Ameliorate in a sentence

The new policy was designed to ameliorate working conditions.

Synonyms for ameliorate

improve
enhance
better

Antonyms for ameliorate

worsen
degrade
deteriorate

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