alleviamo

Alleviamo is the present indicative form of the Italian verb allevare, meaning to raise, rear, or breed. It indicates that the speakers or subject group (we) are performing the action of bringing up animals or people, or fostering growth in a general sense.

Grammatical notes: Alleviamo is a regular -are verb. The present tense forms are: io allevo, tu allevi, lui/lei alleva, noi alleviamo, voi alleviate, loro allevano. It takes a direct object referring to living beings, such as animals, and can also be used in contexts that describe bringing up children or nurturing projects.

Usage and nuance: The term is commonly used in agriculture and animal husbandry to describe breeding or rearing. It can also appear in familial contexts, for example to mean raising children, though in contemporary usage more specific verbs like educare or far crescere are often preferred. In a broader sense, alleviamo conveys care, nourishment, and ongoing development under supervision.

Related terms: l'allevamento (breeding operation or farm), l'allevatore (breeder), and the past participle allevato (raised). See also alleviare (to relieve) and other near homographs to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.