CEFR B2

mitigate

verb

Meaning

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Examples

The medicine helped to mitigate his pain.
We need to find ways to mitigate the environmental impact of our operations.

Synonyms: ease, lessen, alleviate, reduce, moderate

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mitigate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

Definition

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Examples

The medicine helped to mitigate his pain.
We need to find ways to mitigate the environmental impact of our operations.
The company took steps to mitigate the risks associated with the new project.

How to Use mitigate

mitigate the effects of (prepositional phrase): To reduce the negative impact of something. — "The new regulations aim to mitigate the effects of pollution on public health."
mitigate risks (collocation): To make potential dangers or problems less likely or severe. — "The insurance policy helps to mitigate financial risks."
mitigate damage (collocation): To reduce the harm or loss caused by an event. — "Emergency services worked to mitigate the damage from the earthquake."

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