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improve

[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

Example Sentences

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"Rohl is very aware where the team is at the moment and where it needs to improve," former Scotland international Michael Stewart said on Sportsound.

From BBC

But improving conditions in some areas mean schools in the Western Isles and Shetland as well as some in Orkney will reopen.

From BBC

That could make any major new capital projects look iffy, at least until oil prices improve.

From Barron's

“We expect an improved restaurant sector setup into ’26 following significant pressures in ’25, believing upside exists from effective stimulus benefits, easy comparisons and attractive valuations,” they said.

From MarketWatch

The situation has improved steadily in the decades since.

From Los Angeles Times