English · Common Verbs
mitigate
/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
[/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/]
make less severe
Advancedverb
Definition
To make something bad or harmful less serious, severe, or painful.
Example
Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of rising temperatures in dense cities.
Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of rising temperatures in dense cities.
Etymology
From Latin 'mitigare' (to soften), from 'mitis' (mild) plus 'agere' (to drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in environmental, legal, and risk-management contexts.