What does this word mean? Smarties please explain in lamens. Im a simple southern boy. :)

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What does this word mean? Smarties please explain in lamens. Im a simple southern boy. :)

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mit·i·gate /ˈmɪtɪˌgeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mit-i-geyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -gat·ed, -gat·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
2. to make less severe: to mitigate a punishment.
3. to make (a person, one's state of mind, disposition, etc.) milder or more gentle; mollify; appease.
–verb (used without object) 4. to become milder; lessen in severity.



Southern boys are so polite. The "please" in that accent always gets me.

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You ought to let me show you around Memphis sometime =P

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Tempting. ;) I haven't been in Tennessee since I was very young.