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IELTS word

mitigate

/ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/verb

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English definition

to reduce the harmful effect of something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. mitigate risk
  2. mitigate the impact
  3. help mitigate

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The seawall mitigated the impact of the storm.

  2. 2.

    Trees help mitigate urban heat.

  3. 3.

    Insurance can mitigate financial risk.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A coastal seawall reduces storm waves and protects homes behind it.
to reduce the harmful effect of something
1storm hits coast
2homes stay protected
powerful waves→wall reduces impact