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improve
[ im-proov ]
verb (used with object)
- to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition:
He took vitamins to improve his health.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- to make (land) more useful, profitable, or valuable by enclosure, cultivation, etc.
- to increase the value of (real property) by betterments, as the construction of buildings and sewers.
- to make good use of; turn to account:
He improved the stopover by seeing a client with offices there.
verb (used without object)
- to increase in value, excellence, etc.; become better:
The military situation is improving.
Antonyms:
- to make improvements, as by revision, addition, or change:
None of the younger violinists have been able to improve on his interpretation of that work.
improve
/ ɪˈː /
verb
- to make or become better in quality; ameliorate
- tr to make (buildings, land, etc) more valuable by additions or betterment
- intr; usually foll by on or upon to achieve a better standard or quality in comparison (with)
to improve on last year's crop
noun
- on the improve informal.improving
Derived Forms
- ˈDZ, adverb
- ˈDZԲ, adverb
- ˈDZ, noun
- ˌDZˈٲ, noun
- ˈDZ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·DZa· adjective
- ·DZa·i·ٲ ·DZa··ness noun
- ·DZa· adverb
- ·DZiԲ· adverb
- i·DZ verb (used with object) preimproved preimproving
- ܲȴ-·DZ adjective
- p··DZ adjective
- ɱ-·DZ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of improve1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of improve1
Example Sentences
Wharton says that although results at the beginning of the season did not go Palace's way, he always believed the Eagles would improve.
He advocated scaling back that team, which is trained to respond to calls involving people having mental health crises, until the department’s staffing levels improve.
Adams Kellum sent a letter to the court outlining reforms by her agency to improve financial and contract oversight.
He has that desire and mindset to keep improving.
“If we can improve the game a little bit, we’re always willing to do something like that.”
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What are other ways to say improve?
To improve something is to bring it into a more desirable or excellent condition. How is improve different from the verbs ameliorate and better? Find out on .
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