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Definition of: meliorate
(mēl′yə·rāt) v.t. & v.i. ·rat·ed, ·rat·ing
To improve, as in quality or condition; ameliorate. See synonyms under AMEND. [<LL melioratus, pp. of meliorare improve <melior better]
—mel′io·ra·ble adjective
—mel′·io·ra′tive adjective
—mel′io·ra′tor noun
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