mitigate
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
mit · i · gate
ˈmɪt · ɪ · ˌɡeɪt
English Definition
v. to make less severe or serious
Significado en Español
mitigar, aliviar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm nhẹ, làm dịu
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “mitigate”:
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A
alleviate
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B
intensify
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C
worsen
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D
aggravate
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A — alleviate.
“mitigate” means v. to make less severe or serious
Common questions about “mitigate”
What does “mitigate” mean?
mitigate — v. to make less severe or serious. In Chinese: 减轻，缓和.
How do you pronounce “mitigate”?
mitigate is pronounced /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mit · i · gate.
Is “mitigate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. mitigate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
