Both Uses of
alleviate
in
Pride and Prejudice
- The pain of separation, however, might be alleviated on his side, by preparations for the reception of his bride; as he had reason to hope, that shortly after his return into Hertfordshire, the day would be fixed that was to make him the happiest of men.†
p. 137.1 *alleviated = reduced something bad
- No arguments shall be wanting on my part that can alleviate so severe a misfortune—or that may comfort you, under a circumstance that must be of all others the most afflicting to a parent's mind.†
p. 281.7
Definition:
to lessen something that is bad -- especially to lessen pain