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
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “alleviate debt”.