meliorate
verb
me·lio·rate ˈmēl-yə-ˌrāt 
ˈmē-lē-ə-
meliorated; meliorating
: ameliorate
melioration
ˌmēl-yə-ˈrā-shən
noun ˌmē-lē-ə-
meliorative
ˈmēl-yə-ˌrā-tiv
adjective ˈmē-lē-ə-
meliorator
ˈmēl-yə-ˌrā-tər
noun ˈmē-lē-ə-
Synonyms
- ameliorate
- amend
- better
- enhance
- enrich
- help
- improve
- perfect
- refine
- upgrade
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Example Sentences
regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin melioratus, past participle of meliorare, from Latin melior better; akin to Latin multus much, Greek mala very
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined above
meliorations
noun
as in quantum leaps
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- quantum leaps
- increases
- ameliorations
- enhancements
- refinements
- upturns
- maturations
- advances
- upswings
- breakthroughs
- developments
- uplifts
- gestations
- upgrades
- betterments
- boosts
- educations
- renascences
- evolutions
- edifications
- uptrends
- growths
- perfections
- enlightenments
- advancements
- civilizations
- expansions
- finds
- elaborations
- innovations
- revivals
- windfalls
- renaissances
- discoveries
- inventions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stumbling blocks
- breakdowns
- crashes
- reductions
- collapses
- impediments
- decreases
- hindrances
- declines
- shortcomings
- failings
- lapses
- degenerations
- languishments
- impairments
- drawbacks
- decays
- decadences
- downgrades
- glitches
- declensions
- detriments
- descents
- deteriorations
- diminishments
- setbacks
- disablements