alléger — meaning in English

English meaning

• alleviate verb To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
• lighten verb To make or become brighter.

Senses

alléger is used for these senses in English:

• alleviate (transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

lighten — full definition

1. verb To make or become brighter.
2. verb To make something less heavy or less burdensome.
3. verb To become more cheerful, or to make a mood less serious.

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