alleviate debt

collocation · Collocation / phrase  C1
Plain meaning

reduce the pressure or burden caused by debt

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss reduce the pressure or burden caused by debt in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe article discussed alleviate debt as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that alleviate debt can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
alleviate debtalleviate the debt burdendebt relief
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Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “alleviate debt”.
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