EnvironmentAcademic Word List
mitigate
verb
Definition
To make something less severe or painful; to lessen the impact of.
In a sentence
“Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.”
Synonyms
reducealleviatediminishlessen
Common collocations
- mitigate the effects
- mitigate climate change
- mitigate risks
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biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.