Mitigate – To make something less harsh or severe

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Pronounced as Mit (M instead of F in Fit) [emphasized] + Ee + Gate {Listen to it here}

It comes from Latin Mitigare meaning to make mild.

Mitis (Gentle / Soft) + Agere (to make) = Mitigate

Situational Uses / Sentences:

• Governments across the globe have been working hard to mitigate the consequences of the financial crisis.
• Businesses often diversify to mitigate risks.
• WeboWord hopes to mitigate the pain associated with vocabulary building.

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