a·mel·io·rate
[uh-meel-yuh-reyt, uh-mee-lee-uh-]
Show IPA–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory;improve; meliorate.
We chose to name our daughter Amelia before I'd ever even heard the word "ameliorate". Not exactly the same, but close enough. Since we chose the name I've heard this word a couple times. I'd inferred roughly what it meant from context, but I wanted to look up the definition. After reading this I couldn't think of a more perfect name. Little Amelia is going to be totally ameliorating the crap out of my life. From now until the day I die there won't be a day that isn't improved by her existence. She is perfect, and I thank God she is here with us.
