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   Im·prove

   /imˈpro͞ov/

   

   verb

   • 1. make or become better: "we’ve used technology to improve relations with customers" Similar make betterbetterameliorateupgraderefineenhanceboostbuild onhelpraiserevampbrush uppolish upperk uptweakinformal:give a facelift torare:meliorateget betterbecome betteradvanceprogressdevelopmake headwaycome alongmake progresstake steps forwardpick uprallyperk upmake stridesinformal:look upOpposite worsenimpairworsendeteriorate
   • ▪ develop or increase in mental capacity by education or experience: "I subscribed to two magazines to improve my mind"
   • ▪ achieve or produce something better than: "they are trying to improve on the tired old style"

   Word Origin early 16th century (as emprowe or improwe): from Anglo-Norman French emprower (based on Old French prou ‘profit’, ultimately from Latin prodest ‘is of advantage’); -owe was changed to -ove under the influence of prove. The original sense was ‘make a profit, increase the value of’; subsequently ‘make greater in amount or degree’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. improvability noun
   • 2. improvable adjective
   • 3. improver noun

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2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › improveImprove Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. [+ object] : to make (something) better. This operation will greatly/dramatically/significantly improve her chances of survival. The advertising campaign has improved sales. 2. [no object] : to become better. Maybe we'll buy a house when our financial situation improves.

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   to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health. 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.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › improveimprove verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of improve verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › improveIMPROVE - 44 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to improve. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of improve. Practice will improve your penmanship. The patient improved with the new treatment. Synonyms.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › improveImprove - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   /ɪmˈpruv/ Dictionary Definition of 'improve' To make something better or enhance its quality, condition, or performance. "The software update included several features designed to improve user experience." Detailed Meaning of 'improve'

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusIMPROVE Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   5 days ago · mitigate, make better, assuage, meliorate. in the sense of amend. Definition. to make small changes to something such as a piece of writing or a contract, in order to improve it. The committee put forward proposals to amend the penal system. Synonyms.

8. thecontentauthority.com › blog › improved-vs-improveImproved vs Improve: Deciding Between Similar Terms

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   Define Improve. Improve is a verb that means to make something better or enhance its quality, performance, or value. It involves taking action to change or modify something in a positive way. Improvement can be achieved through various means, such as refining a process, upgrading a product, or developing a skill.