How to pronounce Palliate?

The correct way to pronounce Palliate is [PAL-ee-ayt]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Palliate, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Palliate?

Palliate – to lessen the intensity of something, especially pain or discomfort, without curing it. It is often used to describe methods that relieve symptoms rather than treat the cause of a disease. This term is frequently associated with palliative care in medical contexts. The aim of palliation is to improve quality of life for patients. It can also refer to making something appear less serious or significant.

Examples of usage of Palliate

  1. The doctors decided to palliate her pain during the final stages of her illness.
  2. He tried to palliate the situation by downplaying the seriousness of the incident.
  3. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
  4. They sought to palliate the negative effects of the policy by introducing new measures.
  5. The government offered to palliate the financial burdens on citizens facing economic hardship.