Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.
He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.

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The word 'alleviate' means to make something less severe or to relieve. Among the options, 'relieve' is the closest synonym. The other options—'swell', 'add', and 'intensify'—all suggest increasing or worsening something, which is the opposite of 'alleviate'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Relieve'.

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