Word of the Day - Ameliorate

[Jace]

Word of the Day - Ameliorate...v....-ed. -ating

Def.: To make better, improve, grow better

It is hoped the situation will be Ameliorated soon.

 

[Lavinia]

Why would anyone want to use a fancy word like ameliorate when 'improve' is perfectly adequate.

 

[Kaila]

A news clip recently reported, that a local committee is being organized, for volunteers to work on possible options to attempt to ameliorate the poor conditions at the nearby playgrounds and parks.

 

[ohioboy]

I wish my looks would ameliorate.