remediate
Translation
to remediate, to correct, to restore
Examples
The company had to remediate the polluted land.
The company had to remediate the polluted land.
We need to remediate the students' learning gaps.
We need to remediate the students' learning gaps.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to correct or improve (sth.). They will remediate the contaminated site.
Similar Words
Synonyms: correct, rectify, restore
Etymology
From Latin 'remediatus', past participle of 'remediare' (to heal, cure), from 'remedium' (remedy).
Memory Tips
To 'remediate' is to apply a 'remedy'. Think of it as the verb for 'curing' a problem.