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ameliorate

/əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/
verb
  1. To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

    "They offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation."

  2. To become better; improve.

Antonymsdeteriorate, worsen

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