Dictionary entryCEFR B2verb
mitigate
IPA pronunciation: /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
Смягчать, уменьшать тяжесть или вред
English definition
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate.
Example
Urban reforestation policies help mitigate the heat island effect in metropolitan areas.
Collocations
- mitigate risks
- mitigate impact
- mitigate circumstances
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