Question

what is the meaning of the word alleviate as used in the passage?
the best way to avoid a sunburn is to limit your time in the sun. however, if you do get sunburned, try using a cold, damp cloth to alleviate the stinging and burning. then use a moisturizer with aloe vera to further soothe the skin.

to cover up or hide

to intensify or worsen

to ease or lessen

Explanation:

The context describes using a cold cloth to soothe sunburn stinging and burning, then a moisturizer to further soothe. This matches the definition of easing or lessening discomfort. The other options do not fit: covering/hiding is unrelated, and intensifying/worsening is the opposite of the action described.

Answer:

to ease or lessen