Synonym of the word "alleviate".
A. worsen
B. grow
C. lessen
D. Increase
E. Reduce
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C & E only
To alleviate is to make pain, suffering or a problem less severe.
Example: The new flyover has alleviated traffic jams in the city.
A. worsen — Incorrect. To worsen is to make or become worse, the opposite of alleviate.
B. grow — Incorrect. To grow is to increase in size or amount. It does not mean to ease.
C. lessen — Correct. To lessen is to make smaller or less severe, the meaning of alleviate.
D. Increase — Incorrect. To increase is to make greater, the opposite of alleviate.
E. Reduce — Correct. To reduce is to make less in amount or degree, as one reduces pain.
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