ameliorate (v.)

to make better

Examples

• Reforms ameliorated conditions.

Key rules

• Ameliorate means make something better
• Ameliorate conditions, ameliorate poverty
• Amelioration is the noun

Common mistakes

• Reforms ameliorated of conditions → Reforms ameliorated conditions
• The aid ameliorates to the situation → The aid ameliorates the situation

Use cases

• Discussing reforms
• Describing social policy
• Writing academic essays