Both Uses of
ameliorate
in
Little Dorrit
- I sought to improve her manners and ameliorate her general tone; she (supported in this likewise by her relations) resented my endeavours.
Chpt 1.1 *ameliorate = improve
- I wish to investigate his confused affairs so far as to ascertain whether it may not be possible, after this lapse of time, to ameliorate his unhappy condition.†
Chpt 1.10
Definition:
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(ameliorate) to improve -- especially a bad situation