Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The girl tried to alleviate her brother’s problem.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. reduce.
The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word "alleviate" is "reduce."
Alleviate means to make something less severe, painful, or problematic.
Reduce means to diminish or lessen, which aligns with the meaning of "alleviate."
Hence, the sentence becomes:- The girl tried to reduce her brother’s problem.