improves

VERB

make or become better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance better boost correct develop enhance help increase lift progress promote raise recover reform revamp revise rise upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate amend augment civilize convalesce cultivate edit elevate emend meliorate mend polish purify rally rectify recuperate refine sharpen skyrocket update

WEAK

come around doctor up gain ground look up make strides perk up pick up set right shape up straighten out take off touch up turn the corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blow decline decrease demote depress descend deteriorate diminish drop halt hinder hurt lessen lose lower recede reduce repress retreat retrogress stop worsen

STRONG

corrupt damage destroy dirty dull pollute ruin weaken

WEAK

harm injure

Example Sentences

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improves

It might be the rare trade that improves both organizations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

In addition to increasing energy output, this improves the appearance as the silver wires aren't visible.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The goal of mourning is to make that phrase true: The memory of the dead actually improves our physical lives and our moral selves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Pope Leo’s statements come amid a growing debate that has followed the AI industry as the technology improves.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is just as that dear, good Professor Van Helsing said: he is true grit, and he improves under strain that would kill a weaker nature.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker