Improving Synonyms, Improving Antonyms

improve late 15c., "to use to one's profit," from Anglo-Fr. emprouwer "to turn to profit" (late 13c.), from O.Fr. en-, causative prefix, + prou "profit," from L. prode "advantageous" (see proud). Meaning "to raise to a better quality or condition" first recorded 1610s. Phrase improve the occasion retains the etymological sense. Meaning "to turn land to profit" (by clearing it, erecting buildings, etc.) was in Anglo-Fr. (13c.) and was retained in the American colonies.

Example Sentences for improving

It is a chapel of ease in the improving parish of St. Clement.

Marriage is the best means we've found for perpetuating and improving the race.

Money is a good thing, and you ought to want to earn it, as a means of improving the condition of yourselves and families.

I believe in improving this breed of men, not trying to destroy them.